Creamy Coconut Hot Chocolate (Print Version)
Silky hot chocolate with coconut milk and festive snowman marshmallows—warm, creamy, and a seasonal delight.
# Ingredients:
→ Hot Chocolate
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4 ½ cups canned coconut milk (approx. 3 full cans)
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup real maple syrup (adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 pinch flaky salt
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Coconut whipped cream, for serving
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Grated cinnamon or chocolate shavings (optional)
→ Snowman Marshmallows
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Regular marshmallows
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Pretzel sticks
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Rosemary sprigs
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Melted chocolate
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Peppermint meringue cookies
# Steps:
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In a large pot, combine coconut milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium-low until the mixture is steaming but not boiling, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
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Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with coconut whipped cream, marshmallows, and optional grated cinnamon or chocolate shavings. Enjoy!
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In a slow cooker, combine coconut milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Switch to warm setting and hold for up to 2 additional hours until ready to serve.
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Insert a pretzel stick through the center of a marshmallow, then add another marshmallow to the bottom of the same stick. Tie a rosemary sprig around the top area of the pretzel. Add a third marshmallow above the rosemary sprig to create a 'rosemary scarf'. Place assembled snowmen on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Fill a small ziplock bag with melted chocolate and snip a small corner off the bag. Use the chocolate to draw the snowman's eyes, nose, smile, and buttons. Add a dollop of chocolate to the top of the snowman’s head and press a meringue cookie into the chocolate. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to set.
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Use the decorated marshmallows as desired. Store in an airtight container for up to one month. For storage longer than one day, omit the rosemary to maintain freshness.
# Helpful Notes:
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Adjust the sweetness of the hot chocolate by varying the amount of maple syrup.
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Marshmallows with rosemary can be decorative during serving but should be removed before long-term storage.