Santa Hot Chocolate

The Magic of Christmas

There is something very enchanting about sipping a warm cup of Santa hot chocolate by the fireplace. Let me share the delightful tale of this festive treat. I post this recipe every year!

Santa Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Cream

Snowflakes are dancing outside, twinkling lights adorn the tree, and the aroma of cocoa fills the air. That's the scene for our beloved Santa hot chocolate. During the Christmas Season, my family enjoys a rich and diverse set of Holiday traditions, almost all involving food! This is the history of Santa Hot Chocolate, which I have retold since my babies were babies.

History of Santa Hot Chocolate

Once upon a frosty Christmas Eve, in the kitchen at the North Pole, Mrs. Clause Santa uses cocoa beans from a mystic grove hidden deep in the Arctic Circle. Nurtured by centuries of snowstorms and the northern lights, she grinds them by hand, infusing them with her ancient magic. Mrs. Clause stirs in moonbeams with a silver spoon, adding some stardust from a comet tail.

Adrenaline Infusion

Before Santa embarks on his sleigh, Mrs. Clause serves him a steaming cup of this adrenaline-infused concoction. It's the perfect cup for sipping chocolate, and Santa has an exceptional mug from which he drinks this magical concoction. His body is accustomed to the heavy dose of Christmas Spirit held in each mug so that he can consume large quantities in just one sitting. Pumped high with adrenaline and coco-flavanol, his cheeks flushed, and his heart swelled, he embarks on his way.

A Grinch Transforming Elixer

Santa Hot Chocolate is magic-filled and can turn even the grumpiest Grinch into a sweet, cuddly teddy bear full of cheer and goodwill! Now, you might ask how I came by this classified recipe…

The Classified Recipe

On a strict diet of candy canes and hot chocolate, one tiny elf was willing to give up the recipe for a Big Mac, a biggie-sized meal with a giant cup of Coke! It could be more pretty, but everyone has their price!

The Mere Mortals Guide to Santa Hot Chocolate ...Etiquette

A certain etiquette must be followed when drinking Santa Hot Chocolate.  Only then will the magic happen.

1. The Correct Size Cup: A tiny saucer and porcelain cup, just big enough to cradle in your hands. It's not about the quantity; it's about intention. This cup has centuries of whispered wishes and moonlit dreams. The cuter they are, the more magic they will imbibe! My daughters received their own set of sipping cups to carry this magical tradition into the next generations; a time-honored right of passage in our family.
2. Four Ounces of Enchament: Four ounces more, no less. It's the sweet spot where a mortal meets magic. Remember, it's not just cocoa; it's a sip of wonder.
3. The Spoon Ritual: Hold a tiny silver spoon more like an artifact. Dip into the cocoa, stirring clockwise. As you stir, whisper your heart desires. Maybe peace on Earth or an extra marshmallow. The
4. Never Gulp or Shoot the Cocoa: It is hazardous for someone not accustomed to the REAL DEAL!! Sip the chocolate like a fine-aged brandy, and linger....in the perfect moment of Christmas cheer!

Santa Hot Chocolate

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Mexican

Ingredients

  

• ▢ 2 cups table cream ½ & ½
• ▢ 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• ▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ ⅓ cup cocoa powder I use Dove, but any good brand will suffice
• ▢ ⅓ cup milk chocolate chips
• ▢ 2 sticks cinnamon or one teaspoon ground extra for garnish
• ▢ pinch sea salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

 

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  In a heavy saucepan, heat table cream and 1 cup whipping cream on medium heat. Bring to a simmer, but do not boil. Stir in ½ cups of sugar until dissolved. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until. Add the chocolate chips and mix thoroughly until melted. Add salt and 2 cinnamon sticks and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cinnamon Cream

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  Using the remaining ½ cups of heavy whipped cream, blend with a hand mixer until whipped into soft peaks. Add ¼ cup of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of fresh ground cinnamon, vanilla, and stir.
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  Serve the rich chocolate drink in sipping cups with a cinnamon or peppermint stick for stirring. Add a small dollop of the cinnamon cream on top, and sprinkle a touch of powdered cinnamon for an extra burst of flavor. This final touch will surely satisfy your taste buds.
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  Finally, be ready for a magical experience!!

Keyword Hot Sipping Chocolate, Santa Hot Chocolate

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♥I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year♥