Amaretto Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate just got a major upgrade! This rich, cream homemade Amaretto Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. Made with just a few ingredients, this spiked hot chocolate recipe is amazing!
Equipment
- Saucepan This Circulon A1 Series non stick saucepan includes a glass straining lid. A great piece of cookware!
- Large Whisk Ideal for making sauces, batters and so much more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- pinch/grind of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 oz. Amaretto liqueur (1 shot)
Instructions
- To a medium sauce pan, add the chocolate chips, sugar, salt and milk. Heat over medium-low heat. Using a whisk, stir often to help the sugar dissolve.
- Continue whisking until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture comes to a low simmer. NOTE: Do NOT let it rapidly boil, as the milk and chocolate will burn to the bottom of the pan. Once liquid comes to a low simmer, promptly remove from heat. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
- Ladle or pour hot chocolate into a mug and top with the amaretto liqueur. Stir to combine and top with your favorite hot chocolate toppings, like my Homemade Cool Whip. Enjoy right away while hot.
Notes
Milk options: this recipe will work with any milk of your choice. Whole milk will render the creamiest hot chocolate.
Toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream or Homemade Cool Whip are all great choices. I also added chocolate shaving and sliced almonds to go with the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 10oz.Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 8gFat: 20g
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