Ingredients
– 6 cups chocolate milk (can substitute with regular 2% milk or non-dairy options like almond, cashew, soy, or oat milk)
– ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (use good quality)
– ¼ cup brown sugar (can use granulated white sugar if preferred)
– 2 tablespoons cookie butter
– 3 teaspoons ground ginger
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ cup whipped cream for optional toppings
– Miniature marshmallows for optional toppings
– Cocoa powder for sprinkling for optional toppings
– Cinnamon sticks for garnish and stirring for optional toppings
– Mini gingerbread men for garnish and dunking for optional toppings
Instructions
1-Combine the chocolate milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, cookie butter, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a large saucepan.
2-Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and cookie butter dissolve completely. Make sure to avoid boiling or scalding the mixture.
3-Heat for about 5 minutes until the mixture is steaming and warmed thoroughly. Take a moment to test the temperature and flavor by sampling it.
4-Remove from heat and pour into mugs, filling about three-quarters full to leave room for toppings.
5-Top each mug with whipped cream, miniature marshmallows, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
6-Add a cinnamon stick for stirring and a mini gingerbread man for dunking.
7-Serve immediately for the best experience.
Last Step:
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🍫 Use quality unsweetened cocoa powder to enhance flavor.
🍯 Cookie butter is key to the authentic gingerbread taste; fresh ginger and sugar can be alternatives.
❄️ Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently without boiling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 236mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg