Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe
Creamy, rich milk chocolate infused with just the right amount of spice under a sea of your favorite hot chocolate toppings.
How to Make the Best Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Throw on your coziest, comfiest clothes and settle into a cup of gingerbread hot chocolate! This delicious seasonal favorite combines the warmth of hot chocolate with the festive spices of gingerbread. Creamy, rich milk chocolate infused with just the right amount of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg makes every sip feel like a warm hug on a cold day.
What makes this gingerbread hot chocolate truly special is how easily it comes together. In just ten minutes, you can have a batch of four perfectly spiced mugs ready to serve to family and friends. The key is using quality cocoa powder and real milk chocolate chips, which creates that luxurious, velvety texture that instant mixes can’t quite capture. The molasses adds depth and richness while the warm spices give it that unmistakable gingerbread flavor.
Top each mug with your favorite hot chocolate toppings—marshmallows, whipped cream, or crushed peppermint candy all work beautifully. Whether you’re making this for a holiday gathering, a cozy night in, or to bring some seasonal cheer to your kitchen, this gingerbread hot chocolate is sure to become a new favorite tradition.
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Creamy, rich milk chocolate infused with just the right amount of spice under a sea of your favorite hot chocolate toppings.
Ingredients
Main
Toppings (Optional)
Instructions
Prepare
- In a medium saucepan, mix together the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, molasses, and spices over medium to medium-low heat.
Cook
- Add the milk chocolate chips and whisk until fully melted and combined with the chocolate, milk, and spices.
- Bring to just barely a simmer, or to your preferred temperature.
Serve
- Pour into mugs and garnish with your favorite toppings such as marshmallows, whipped cream, or crushed peppermint candy.
Notes
- This recipe makes 4 servings of rich, creamy gingerbread hot chocolate.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference—reduce for milder flavor, increase for more spice.