White Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

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White Hot Chocolate with chocolate chips is a wonderful treat for your family and friends. It is rich, thick and so decadent and delicious. Perfect for family game night or for elegant parties.

White hot chocolate with a cinnamon stick in it.

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This white hot chocolate with chocolate chips recipe is subtle. It is the perfect conduit for almost any flavor or topping that you want to add. This makes it perfect for any picky kids.  The same recipe can make a totally different experience for everyone in your family.


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What We Love About This White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Recipe

What exactly is white chocolate? Find out what the Washington Post says. This recipe is a wonderful surprise for Christmas morning or whenever you want a warm treat. This recipe tastes so good and no need for those little packets,

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  • 15 Minutes: Quick and easy treat that only takes a few minutes for this homemade hot chocolate.
  • Easy Ingredients: Everything for the mixture found in pantry only a few simple ingredients.
  • Family Friendly: A hit with everyone, they love this warm drink.
  • Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, low calorie, dairy free, plus you can add so many things like crushed candy canes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows or a splash of vanilla extract or syrup, etc…
Two cups of the finished drinks.

Ingredient Notes

  • Milk: Whole milk and half and half.
  • White Chocolate: Use a good quality chocolate for the best results and chocolate flavor.
  • Vanilla Extract: This just ups the dessert like flavor of this cocoa.
  • Chips: White Chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips or even milk chocolate chips.
White chocolate chips.

Variations and Substitutions for Creamy Hot Chocolate Recipe

  • Sugar Free Chocolate – You can use a sugar free version of white chocolate.
  • Milk – Use a fat free version of the milk and half and half.
  • Slow Cooker – Make several batches all at once by making in the slow cooker.
  • Salt: A pinch of salt is wonderful.

How to Make White Chocolate Hot Chocolate 

These are the basic steps for making white hot chocolate mix. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions, serving size, cook time and total time and nutrition information. Check Facebook and Pinterest for more.

Milk heating on the stove.

STEP 1: SAUCEPAN

First, in a medium saucepan add milk and half and half. Simmer over medium heat, do not boil.

STEP 2: STIR

Then stir in white chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon; continue to simmer until chocolate melts. Finally, pour into a mug and serve with whipped cream on top and finish with a smattering of chocolate chips on this delicious white hot cocoa.

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Prep and Storage Tips

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Make when you have time and store in the refrigerator when you are ready to serve.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Store the leftover hot chocolate in the fridge for three to five days in an airtight container.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

The white hot chocolate with chips can be frozen in a freezer bag or airtight sealed container for up to three months.

HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE

Reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan or in the microwave in a mug.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?

You can use sugar substitute chocolate and low fat or fat free versions of the milk and cream.

CAN I MAKE THIS AN ADULT BEVERAGE?

Of course. White hot chocolate is great with alcohol. Just melt the chocolate and add an ounce of your favorite. Kahlua, Baileys, Peppermint Schnapps to your cup all work well.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED?

Yes, simply adjust the recipe as you like. Make more or less. Use a small saucepan for less.

USE DIFFERENT MILK?

You can definitely use an almond  beverage half and half and Almond milk in this recipe if you are dairy free for the white hot chocolate. Just replace item for item in the recipe. Dairy-free oat milk or soy milk are great too. They have dairy-free chocolate chips.

Top shot of the hot chocolate.

Expert Tips for Making This White Cocoa Recipe

  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
  • Add Flavor: The White Hot Chocolate can take lots of different flavors. Whisk in of peppermint extract, almond, caramel or whatever you love!
  • Fun Toppers: Add flavored whip cream, sprinkles, glitter, crumbled cookies or candy. The sky is the limit. Try different a different kind of chocolate chips like peanut butter chips or caramel chips.
  • Low Fat: Use low fat or low sugar ingredients for this cocoa.

What to Serve with White Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

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White Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
White Hot Chocolate with chocolate chips is a wonderful treat for your family and friends. It is rich, thick and so decadent and delicious. Perfect for family game night or for elegant parties.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 8 ounces white chocolate chips, & more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  • Add milk, half and half to a medium saucepan.
  • Heat over medium-low heat until simmering (do not boil).
  • Stir in white chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon; continue to simmer until chocolate melts.
  • Serve with whipped cream on top.

Expert Tips

  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
  • Add Flavor: The White Hot Chocolate can take lots of different flavors. Flavors of mint, almond, caramel or whatever you love!
  • Fun Toppers: Add flavored whip cream, sprinkles, glitter, crumbled cookies or candy. The sky is the limit.
  • Low Fat: Use low fat or low sugar ingredients for this cocoa.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 1mg
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Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: American

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