Grinch Hot Chocolate Delight Recipe for the Holidays
This whimsical Grinch Hot Chocolate is a festive treat perfect for the holiday season, featuring a vibrant green color and delicious flavors. Topped with whipped cream and peppermint, it's sure to delight everyone.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
- Green sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally, until warm but not boiling.
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sugar to the milk mixture. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips melt completely.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and green food coloring, mixing well until the color is evenly distributed.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the hot chocolate to cool slightly.
- Pour the Grinch hot chocolate into mugs, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Top each mug with a fluffy dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies and green sprinkles on the whipped cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful flavors.
Notes
For an extra festive look, rim the mugs with melted chocolate and dip them in crushed peppermint.