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Candy Cane Hot Chocolate with All the Toppings

Rich, creamy hot chocolate spiked with crushed candy canes, topped with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and whipped cream. Ready in under 10 minutes — the ultimate cozy mug.

Total time
8 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
4g
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate with All the Toppings
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 pieces candy canes, crushed
  • ½ cup marshmallows
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips (for topping)
  • ¼ cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat milk in a small pot over medium-high until steaming, about 3 minutes. Do not boil.

  2. 2

    Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and crushed candy cane until no lumps remain, about 60 seconds.

  3. 3

    Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and a generous dollop of whipped cream.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately while hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • small pot
  • whisk
  • mug

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