Description
This Caramel Marshmallow Hot Cocoa is a cozy, creamy, chocolate-rich drink made with warm milk, melted chocolate, buttery caramel, fluffy marshmallows, and a sweet caramel drizzle. It is an easy recipe for cold nights, holiday drinks, winter food ideas, quick dessert drinks, family treats, cozy breakfast ideas, and simple homemade hot chocolate when you want something warm and comforting.
Ingredients
4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup caramel sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup whipped cream
2 tablespoons extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
1. Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into a medium saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until steaming, but do not boil.
2. Whisk in the cocoa powder and granulated sugar until smooth and fully dissolved.
3. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and whisk until melted and glossy.
4. Stir in the caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt until the cocoa is smooth and creamy.
5. Divide the hot cocoa between mugs.
6. Top each mug with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and a drizzle of extra caramel sauce.
7. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
Use medium-low heat and avoid boiling the milk so the cocoa stays smooth and creamy.
For salted caramel hot cocoa, add a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before serving.
Add the marshmallows right before serving so they stay soft, fluffy, and fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: Caramel Marshmallow Hot Cocoa, caramel hot cocoa, marshmallow hot chocolate, homemade hot cocoa, easy winter drink, cozy drink recipe