This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate recipe ticks all of my winter hot drink boxes. It is sweet and warm and filled with the spice flavors I’ve come to associate with this time of year. During the long, dark days of winter, I love to whip up a pot of this hot chocolate to heat us up from the inside out!
This recipe is very quick and easy to make too. Start by making a flavored syrup by boiling water with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, sugar and slices fresh ginger. Add milk and cocoa to the syrup and bring to a boil. Serve with whipped cream, gingerbread sugar and gingerbread syrup. You can’t beat it on a cold day!
To make Gingerbread Hot Chocolate, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Gingerbread Hot Chocolate?
Mix water, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, brown sugar and slices fresh ginger together in a medium sized saucepan. Bring the pan to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 7-10 minutes to make a spice infused syrup.
While the syrup simmers, whip the cream with 2 tbsp of powdered sugar.
Check the syrup and if you are satisfied with how it tastes, add the milk and cocoa powder. Whisk well until fully combined.
Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 minute. Strain the whole spices from the drink using a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
Mix the gingerbread spice with superfine sugar to make gingerbread sugar.
Serve the hot chocolate in large mugs topped with whipped cream, gingerbread sugar and gingerbread syrup.
You won’t be able to resist this sweet delicious Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. Make this drink as a treat on a cold winter day and don’t forget to upload any photos to Instagram using #CookMeRecipes.
Superb hot chocolate! My kids and I loved it during our family game night. It brought warmth and joy while we shared stories. Easy recipe that i'll make every winter! Not too sweet. Perfect chocolatey goodness with ginger flavor!
I loved making this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate for a cozy night in with my husband. It's so easy and the spices remind me of our first winter together. Definitely a new favorite!
Warm, festive joy!
Superb! As a busy mom, finding easy recipes is a lifesaver. I made this with my kids, and we loved sharing warm cups on a snowy day. The gingerbread flavor brought my childhood holidays back! Definitely making this a family tradition this winter.
Warm, sweet bliss!
So cozy, love it!
OMG, this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is a total game changer! It’s like a warm hug in a mug. I made it for a snowy day when the kids were building a snowman, and it was a hit! So sweet and spicy, I can't wait to make it again!
Questa cioccolata calda è stata un successo con la mia famiglia. Perfetta per le fredde serate invernali, semplicemente deliziosa e profumata.
I tried this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate during a cozy movie night. It's sweet, and the spices are just perfect! It's become my go-to for winter. So thankful for this easy recipe to warm me up on cold nights.
This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is a game changer! Made it on a snowy day with my kids. The spices brought back childhood memories. So cozy and delicious!
Superb drink, loved!
I made this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate for my kids and they loved it. The warmth and spice reminded me of my childhood winters. It's so quick to make, perfect for a cozy family evening. I'm truly thankful for this recipe during the cold days.
Superb, cozy delight!
Yummy-yummy! I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!
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