Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Winter calls for a hot drink to keep you warm and cozy and this Kahlua Hot Chocolate will do just that! Chocolaty hot cocoa mixed with vanilla and a little cinnamon then kicked up with Kahlua. Believe me, it will hit the spot!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I like to use special dark cocoa powder)
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons Kahlua
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Garnishes: mini marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, chocolate covered espresso beans
Instructions
- Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug.
- Stir in cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Place in microwave and heat on high until hot.
- Add Kahlua and vanilla extract and stir well.
- Garnish with mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle. Even more decadence - top with a little salted caramel syrup too!
Notes
VARIATIONS
Alcohol - Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, Dark Rum, Bourbon, Amaretto, Red Wine, Rum Chata
Dairy-free - change out the regular milk for any plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or cashew
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate (perfect for Hot Chocolate Bars) - (for 4) Place 4 cups milk, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg in a crockpot. Whisk until well blended then cook for 2-3 hours on low. Just prior to serving, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup Kahlua (omit if giving guests options for liqueurs). Stir well.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 1mg
