Description
A warm and comforting holiday beverage featuring toasted almonds and rich cocoa, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
- Pour into mugs.
- Top with toasted almonds.
- Add whipped cream and a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
- Toast almonds by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Adjust sugar to your preference.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas, toasted almond, cocoa, hot chocolate, holiday drink, festive beverage, almond cocoa