Reindeer Hot Chocolate
A festive and adorable reindeer hot chocolate that's perfect for the holidays! Made with simple ingredients and shaped like a cute reindeer face.
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups milk
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup sugar
- vanilla extract 1 teaspoon, optional
For the Reindeer Decorations
- 4 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies for the head
- 8 pieces pretzel sticks broken into halves for antlers
- 8 pieces mini chocolate chips for eyes
- 4 pieces red candy like M&Ms or gumballs for the nose
- edible glue or frosting for attaching decorations
Instructions
Make the Hot Chocolate
- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- If using, stir in the vanilla extract.
Decorate the Reindeer
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Place a chocolate sandwich cookie on top of each mug, with the cream side facing up.
- Break pretzel sticks in half and insert them into the top of the cookie to create antlers.
- Use edible glue or frosting to attach two mini chocolate chips for eyes and a red candy for the nose on the cookie face.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your festive reindeer hot chocolate!
Notes
This recipe is a fun and creative way to serve hot chocolate, especially for children during the holiday season. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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