Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate
A cozy drink that combines the classic flavors of snickerdoodle cookies with rich, creamy hot chocolate. Perfect for chilly evenings or sharing with friends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Ground nutmeg (optional)
- Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of whole milk and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Reduce the heat to low and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir gently to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more sugar if desired.
- Once the hot chocolate is creamy and warm, remove from heat.
- Pour into your favorite mug and top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and cinnamon sugar on top for that signature snickerdoodle finish. Add a pinch of nutmeg if you like.
Notes
[‘Keep the heat at medium or low to avoid scalding the milk and cream.’, ‘Whisk continuously to ensure a smooth, lump-free hot chocolate.’, ‘Taste as you go to adjust sweetness and spice to your preference.’, ‘Using a milk frother or immersion blender will give your hot chocolate a velvety texture.’, ‘Don’t skip the whipped cream and cinnamon sugar for the finishing touch.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: Snickerdoodle, Hot Chocolate, Cozy Drink, Cinnamon, Winter Recipe