This snickerdoodle hot chocolate is a delicious twist on standard hot chocolate, spiced with cinnamon sugar, it tastes like a snickerdoodle cookie and is perfect for the holiday season!
More warm beverage recipes that we love include homemade hot chocolate and crockpot hot chocolate!
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Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa
This delicious snickerdoodle hot chocolate combines the flavor of two of my favorite holiday indulgences: snickerdoodle cookies and white hot chocolate. It’s warm, comforting and tastes like Christmas in a mug.
The recipe is simple, but one I think you will love. It has great holiday flavor and is a fun way to enjoy the season. It’s also a great treat to enjoy with a few of your favorite Christmas cookies, like classic butter cookies or Mexican wedding cookies. The perfect winter treat combo!
Recipe Ingredients
What makes this snickerdoodle hot cocoa different from regular hot chocolate is the type of chocolate used. It calls for white chocolate, giving it a milky, rich flavor.
- Whole milk: Using whole milk will give this holiday treat the best rich flavor.
- White chocolate: The type of white chocolate you use in this recipe makes a difference, so be sure to use high quality chocolate. I prefer using a bar of white chocolate (Ghirardelli is my favorite).
- Ground cinnamon: You can replace some of the cinnamon with a pinch of nutmeg if you would like. Starbucks uses cinnamon dolce syrup for their holiday drink.
- Vanilla extract: Adds depth and flavor to the snickerdoodle cocoa.
How to Make Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate
- Simmer mixture on stove. Add milk, cinnamon and vanilla to a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until mixture begins to simmer. Be sure to keep stirring continuously the whole time.
- Add in the chocolate. Remove from heat once simmering and add in chopped white chocolate. Chopping the chocolate helps it melt faster and more evenly.
- Stir to combine. Place the lid on the pan and let sit until the chocolate melts, about 3 minutes. Then stir the mixture to combine.
- Top and enjoy! Pour the white hot chocolate into mugs and add desired toppings like mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint. Enjoy!
Toppings to Add
Feel free to add all of your favorite toppings before enjoying!
We love to add mini marshmallows, more chopped white chocolate and some crushed peppermint. You can even make a hot chocolate charcuterie board full of all of the yummy options below for an extra fun presentation!
- Mini marshmallows
- More chopped white chocolate
- Crushed peppermint
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- Cinnamon stick
5 star review
“Made for my granddaughter tonight and she said that it tasted just like Starbucks. Thanks for the recipe!”
– Gayle
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Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cups white chocolate
Optional toppings: Whipped cream, sprinkle of cinnamon, mini marshmallows, chopped white chocolate, crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Prep. Chop the white chocolate.
- Combine. In a saucepan, combine 4 cups milk, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon and 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract. Cook on medium-low, stirring continuously, until the milk mixture begins to simmer.
- Stir in white chocolate. Once the milk simmers, remove from heat and add 1/2 cup white chocolate. Cover the pan and let sit for 3 minutes, or until the white chocolate has melted. Once chocolate has melted, stir to combine.
- Serve. Pour into mugs and add desired toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Originally written by Lorie from Be Different, Act Normal for I Heart Naptime.
Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Beverages, Christmas, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Stovetop, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Oh, my gosh, how rich and delicious! Perfect for my snickerdoodle cookie loving family!
Where has this recipe been all my life?! The perfect combo of 2 of my most favorite flavors! Delicious!
This hot chocolate was amazing! I loved the cinnamon.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment Alicia! :)
Made for my granddaughter tonight and she said that it tasted just like starbucks. Thanks for the recipe
So glad she enjoyed it! Thanks for leaving a comment Gayle! :)
I just tried this, to bring to a party tomorrow. It’s amazing. Right now it’s late at night and i can’t stop thinking about it sitting in the fridge because i want some. But have to wait ’til tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Great drink ! If there’s only some snow …
Happy holidays !
Love this idea! Snicker doodles are one of my favorite cookies, so I’ll definitely be making this hot treat!