Best Christmas Cocoa Recipes

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CHRISTMAS COCOA



Christmas Cocoa image

A spoonful of marshmallow crème tops steaming homemade cocoa with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of spice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups milk
3/4 cup marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in milk. Heat over low heat. Pour cocoa into 6 mugs. Top each with 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

CHRISTMAS COCOA



Christmas Cocoa image

"A sprinkling of crushed candy cane lends a festive touch to this creamy hot cocoa...or place a chocolate mint candy cane in each mug as a stirrer," suggests Lori Daniels of Beverly, West Virginia. TIP: Serve this heartwarming beverage with Christmas cookies to welcome friends in from the cold after skating, sledding or caroling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups milk
2/3 cup instant chocolate drink mix
5 chocolate mint candy canes, crushed
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the milk and drink mix. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 tablespoon crushed candy canes for garnish. Stir remaining candy canes into cocoa; keep warm., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Ladle cocoa into mugs. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with reserved crushed candy canes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (92g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHRISTMAS COCOA



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Make and share this Christmas Cocoa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups milk
3/4 cup marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, heat sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Heat over low heat.
  • Pour cocoa into 6 mugs.
  • Top each with 2 T marshmellow creme.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES WITH COCOA AND ORANGE LIQUEUR



Italian Christmas Cookies with Cocoa and Orange Liqueur image

Very good! Decorate cookies with your favorite sprinkles.

Provided by Ignazia Vella

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Beat white sugar and butter together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs. Stir creamed butter mixture, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons liqueur, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into flour mixture until dough is just combined.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead, adding flour as needed to keep from dough sticking to your hands. Roll dough, 1 to 2 tablespoons per cookie, in your hands and form a log-shape; twirl log into desired shape. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons liqueur, water, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract together in a bowl until icing is creamy. Dip cookies into icing. Place a piece of waxed paper under a wire rack and place cookies on wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 121.6 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

CHRISTMAS COCOA



Christmas Cocoa image

A spoonful of marshmallow crème tops steaming homemade cocoa with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of spice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups milk
3/4 cup marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in milk. Heat over low heat. Pour cocoa into 6 mugs. Top each with 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

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