Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate)

A mug full of Christmas Hot Chocolate with another in background on white counter.

Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate)

Christmas Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy, chocolatey drink perfect for the holidays and totally irresistible for kids and adults alike. This Grinch Hot Chocolate, inspired by the beloved character from Dr. Seuss's classic tale, is a green-tinted beverage that you can easily make in minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings:

Calories: 546kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 ½ cups whole milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 bag (10 oz) white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green gel food coloring
Red Sanding Sugar for rim

Garnish

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine milk, evaporated milk and chocolate chips. Stir continuously over medium heat with a rubber spatula until fully melted.
Remove from heat, add in vanilla and peppermint, continue to stir.
Add 5-6 inches of food coloring (swoops in the motion of a capital N), stirring continuously until a solid, light green color forms. Add more food coloring until desired Grinch green color is met. Set aside.
Run the rims of your mugs under clean water. Immediately dip the rims in a bed of small red crystal sprinkles, creating your red rim.
Pour hot chocolate from pan into large, hot drinking pitcher to easily pour into glasses.
Top with whipped topping and mini marshmallows. Garnish with sprinkles and one small heart candy per drink.

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Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor.

Heat chocolate over medium-low to prevent overcooking the chocolate and scorching the milk.

Stir constantly to ensure even melting and a smooth consistency.

Add gel food coloring for best results. Start with a small amount and add until the desired shade of green is reached.

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