Christmas morning should be special. Christmas morning should be delightful. Christmas morning should gather more oohs and ahhs than heard all year long. Christmas morning should also be…easy. Make it special with the BEST Hot Cocoa. Ever. In. The. Entire. World. I’m not kidding, it’s worth every single calorie-and there are many. But hey, it’s Christmas morning and Christmas morning was made for indulgence. Besides, January 1st is just days away and you can start your diet then.

Best Hot Cocoa

    6 generous servings

Whip Cream

Slowly heat milk and 1/2 and 1/2 or cream on the stove top.  Once warm, add in the chocolates and gently heat and stir until melted.  Add in sugar, vanilla and coffee powder.  Continue to heat over very low heat until ready to serve.

To make the whip cream, pour the pint of cream into the bowl of a standing mixer and beat at high speed for several minutes until it starts to become thick.  Add in the sugar and vanilla and continue beating at a high speed until the desired consistency.  Personally, I like it to get thick, like ice cream!  If you don’t have a standing mixer, just be patient and keep mixing!  Freezing a metal bowl and the beaters for a few minutes before beginning speeds up the process  along with making sure the cream is very cold!

To serve, pour the hot cocoa into your favorite Christmas mug leaving about an inch of room in the top.  Heap mounds of Whip Cream on top ( be generous! it’s Christmas morning!) Top with sprinkles or serve with a candy cane!  I heart indulgence.  

Want the recipe for these easy, overnight cinnamon rolls, too?  Click here.