Ingredients
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, white sugar, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and cayenne if using, until fully combined.
- Transfer the mix to an airtight container for storage. Stir before scooping when ready to use.
- To prepare hot chocolate, heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan until just below a simmer.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the gingerbread hot chocolate mix until dissolved and steaming.
- Pour into a mug and serve warm.
Notes
Add nutmeg for extra gingerbread warmth.
Use half-and-half for a richer drink.
Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Mix doubles or triples easily for gifting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp mix
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
