Description
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa with Molasses is the ultimate cozy drink for chilly nights. This rich, velvety cocoa combines the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, creating a festive treat that warms both heart and soul. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, each sip offers a delightful blend of sweetness and spice. Perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire, this comforting mug of joy is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon dark molasses
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until steaming (not boiling).
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, brown sugar, and molasses until fully combined.
- Add ground ginger and cinnamon, stirring until fragrant.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into mugs and top generously with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg