Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe comes together with just three ingredients in five minutes for the perfect single-serving drink. Add your favorite toppings for a decadent treat!
Hot chocolate is a love language for us. We’ll never say no to a warm mug of bone broth hot cocoa, red velvet hot chocolate, or even hot cocoa truffles. However, when the holiday season rolls around, we turn to gingerbread hot chocolate for a festive drink.
It starts with a simple base of milk and cocoa. Then, we add gingerbread flavor. The result is a chocolatey drink with the sweet, warm notes of your favorite cookie. It’s SO good and completely failproof!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete details!
- Milk – We typically use unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any milk you have on hand. For a dairy-free option, use cashew milk, oat milk, or almond milk.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – This forms the hot chocolate base.
- Gingerbread Syrup – We use our homemade gingerbread coffee syrup, but you can use a store-bought option if preferred.
How to Make the Best Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Combine. Add the milk and unsweetened cocoa powder to a small soup pot or saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine, and heat until steam releases from the liquid. There’s no need to simmer or bring the liquid to a boil!
2. Flavor. Whisk in the gingerbread syrup to taste.
3. Serve. Pour the mixture into a festive mug, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy a cozy, warm drink.
Serving Suggestions
Of course, this gingerbread hot chocolate is decadent and delicious on its own. However, if you really want to treat yourself, try adding toppings like:
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Gingerbread Spice
- Ground Cinnamon
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate Shavings
- Gingerbread Cookies
Common Questions
Sure! Feel free to double, triple, or quadruple the ingredients, and warm them in a large pot on the stove. Or, heat them in a slow cooker.
This recipe is best served right away while it’s warm. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a pot on the stove or in the microwave before serving, and make sure to give the drink a good stir to redistribute all the ingredients.
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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe (Single Serving!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (see notes)
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ -3 Tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- marshmallows, whipped cream, and/or gingerbread cookies, for topping
Instructions
- In a small soup pot over medium heat, add the milk and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk together and heat until the mixture is hot and steam releases from the liquid. There is no need to simmer or bring to a boil.1 cup milk of choice, 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Whisk in 2 ½ Tablespoons gingerbread syrup. Carefully taste and add more syrup, if desired.2 ½ -3 Tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- Pour the hot cocoa into a mug and garnish with marshmallows, whipped cream and/or gingerbread cookies. Enjoy immediately!marshmallows,
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This hot cocoa is so fun to make during the holidays. Such cozy flavors! Definitely a family go-to!