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Creamy Hot Cocoa with Marshmallow Mountain

Creamy Hot Cocoa with Marshmallow Mountain

This rich and creamy hot cocoa is the ultimate winter comfort drink. Made with real chocolate, cream, and a mountain of fluffy marshmallows, it’s perfect for cozy nights, holiday gatherings, or warming up after a chilly day.
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PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 5 minutes
TOTAL: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Large Mugs
Course: Dessert, Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk or your favorite milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips good quality for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Mini marshmallows plenty for topping
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • Chocolate syrup

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare the mugs. Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside rim of each mug, letting it drip naturally down the sides. Set aside.
  2. Heat the cocoa base. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk constantly to keep the milk from scorching. Heat until smooth and steaming (but don’t let it boil).
  3. Add the chocolate. Stir in the chocolate chips and whisk until completely melted and silky smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour and top. Carefully pour the hot cocoa into the prepared mugs. Add a generous handful of mini marshmallows on top.
  5. Finish and enjoy. Dust lightly with cocoa powder for that café-style finish. Serve immediately while warm and cozy.

Notes

  • Adjust sugar to taste for sweetness preference.
  • For dairy-free, swap milk and cream for oat milk or almond milk, and use dairy-free chocolate.
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