This instant gingerbread hot chocolate puts a seasonal twist on everybody’s favorite hot cold weather drink. With gingerbread spices and a hint of molasses flavor from brown sugar, it is mixed and ready to add to hot milk. Plus, it makes an edible gift so special that the person you give it to won’t care how easy it was for you to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cocoaC
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
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Add cocoa, white sugar, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and cayenne to a bowl, and whisk thoroughly to combine.
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Store in an airtight container until needed. Be sure to stir very thoroughly before each use.
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To make hot chocolate, heat milk over medium heat until it almost starts to simmer. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of instant gingerbread hot chocolate mix per 1 cup milk.
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Once everything is mixed together and dissolved, and the milk is piping hot, transfer into mugs and enjoy.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 73 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 14g | |
| Protein 1g | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 9mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
