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mugs of gingerbread hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon arranged in a wide horizontal shot on a cozy table, gingerbread cookies and a soft blanket nearby, warm candlelight, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Rich and spicy hot chocolate with gingerbread and topped with whipped cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
  2. Whisk in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the molasses, ginger, and cinnamon.
  4. Keep whisking until hot and fully combined, but do not boil.
  5. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.

Notes

Whisk constantly so the chocolate melts smooth, never grainy.