Let’s be honest, it gets pretty cold here in Woodridge, IL during the wintertime. You’re going to be looking for any way to stay warm this December, which is why we wanted to share some of our favorite hot chocolate recipes in this week’s The Townhomes at Highcrest Blog.
Nutella Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups low fat/skim milk
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2 tablespoons Nutella
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons sugar
If you’re a Nutella lover, you’re not going to want to miss this recipe. It’s a simple enough recipe to make, so try it out to keep yourself warm on a cold night or when you’re with kids!
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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whipped cream for topping
Gingerbread is a holiday staple, so instead of making a gingerbread house, you could make it into a mug of hot chocolate! This recipe is full of delicious spices and is the perfect sweet treat on a cold December night.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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3 drops peppermint oil
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Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
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Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Peppermint is yet another wonderful staple of the holiday, so why not incorporate it into your hot chocolate? If you love the taste of peppermint and hot chocolate, we highly recommend you try this recipe today!
Do you have any recipes you like to make during the December holidays? Share them with our Woodridge, IL apartment community by leaving a comment so we can give them a try! Thanks for reading and Happy Holidays!