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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Indulgent Gingerbread Hot Chocolate: Warm Up Your Winter!

Enjoy this delicious Gingerbread Hot Chocolate, a comforting winter drink filled with spices and rich chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Steeping Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Hot Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Base
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream adds richness and a velvety texture
  • 1 cup Whole milk creates a creamy consistency
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger infuses warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon adds sweetness and warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg enhances spice profile
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves offers aromatic depth
For Sweetness and Texture
  • 2 tablespoons Molasses adds complex sweetness
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips the star ingredient
  • 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar brings additional sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt balances sweetness
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Whipped cream fluffy topping
  • 1/4 cup Crushed gingersnaps adds crunch and flavor

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine in a saucepan: Pour the heavy whipping cream and whole milk into a small saucepan. Turn the heat to low and warm without boiling.
  2. Whisk in spices: Add ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk until blended.
  3. Heat and steep: Continue heating until steaming but not boiling. Cover and steep for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Incorporate molasses: Uncover and whisk in the molasses. Return to low heat.
  5. Melt chocolate: Add the chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.
  6. Sweeten: Stir in light brown sugar and a pinch of salt until dissolved.
  7. Serve: Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed gingersnaps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra richness, consider adding a dusting of cocoa powder. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.

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