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Rich and creamy Gingerbread Hot Chocolate spiked with all the very best gingerbread spices. The perfect festive drink!
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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy Gingerbread Hot Chocolate spiked with all the very best gingerbread spices. The perfect festive drink!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Author Annie S

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3-4 tbsp light brown sugar, add to taste
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups (480ml) milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Mini marshmallows/gingerbread men/whipped cream, to serve, optional

Instructions

  • Place the cocoa powder, sugar, salt and spices into a medium sized pan and whisk together briefly.
  • Turn the heat on low-medium and then gradually add the milk, whisking as you go, until there are no lumps of cocoa powder in the mixture.
  • Bring to a simmer, being careful not to boil, stirring frequently.
  • Divide between two mugs and top with whipped cream/marshmallows, if desired.
  • Serve with a gingerbread man cookie and enjoy!