White Hot Chocolate

White Hot Chocolate is a vanilla variation of the classic winter drink. Warm and creamy, this mug feels like a special treat – and only takes about five minutes to prepare.

Hot chocolate of all kinds is our family go-to all winter. There’s nothing better than sitting down with a warm mug after playing in the snow! This version has a distinctly different flavor than it’s chocolate cousin, but is equally as well received.

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Ingredients

Ready to make white hot chocolate? Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Marshmallows, optional for serving
  • Whipped cream, optional for serving
  • Sprinkles, optional for serving

How to Make White Hot Chocolate

  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk until just below simmering – you should see steam rising, but it shouldn’t be bubbling yet.
  • Whisk in the white chocolate chips and vanillla. Stir continuously until the chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour into mugs and serve topped with marshmallows or whipped cream and sprinkles, if desiered.

Top Tips for Making White Hot Chocolate

I’ve sized this recipe for two 8 ounce servings because in my family the kids will rarely actually drink a full 8 ounces. This tends to serve three of us in reality – but can easily be scales up more for a crowd.

Homemade Marshmallows are my favorite addition to any mug of cocoa! For these photos, I used a small cookie cutter & press to cut them marshmallows into snowflakes. This only takes a few extra seconds and if making your own marshmallows isn’t in the cards, it works for store-bought marshmallows too.

If you’re making a large batch for a party, I’d suggest melting the white chocolate into the milk on the stovetop and then transferring to a slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting.

Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.

More Cocoa-Inspired Treats

For a larger-batch cocoa, my Grinch Cocoa with Peppermint Marshmallows is a really fun option! Leave out the green food coloring and it’s perfect for any occasion.

Making homemade marshmallows is, in my opinion, the most fun was to fancy-up your cocoa. I’ve got tried-and-true recipes for regular marshmallows, chocolate marshmallows, and peppermint marshmallows.

Need a snack to go with your mug of cocoa? Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls can’t be beat!

Recipe for White Hot Chocolate

White Hot Chocolate

White Hot Chocolate

Yield: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Marshmallows, optional for serving
  • Whipped cream, optional for serving
  • Sprinkles, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until just below simmering - you should see steam rising, but it shouldn't be bubbling yet.
  2. Whisk in the white chocolate chips and vanillla. Stir continuously until the chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Pour into mugs and serve topped with marshmallows or whipped cream and sprinkles, if desiered.

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