Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Marshmallow Cookies
I’m sitting in my living room, by the light of the tree, sipping on a mug of creamy, rich hot chocolate. Something I have not done since long before I gave up refined sugar, processed foods, and most dairy. I don’t know why I never thought to make it before now. It’s so simple and while I’m sure there are plenty of other recipes out there, none of them include peppermint meringue cookies (recipe coming soon!) that melt just like those little artificial marshmallows that came in the powedered hot cocoa packets we used to drink. This drink is comforting on a cold day or at the end of a long day chasing around a 2 year old.
Asher has never tasted chocolate milk, let alone hot chocolate, so on a blustery day last week I decided to make him some as a special treat. He took one sip and was over it! He’s not much of a sweets kid, but does love his chocolate so I was surprised! Probably better for all of us because once he likes something, he asks for it over and over (and over and over) again. Maybe I’ll try it again when we’re up in Tahoe after Christmas and he’s been out in the snow all day. For now though, I’ll happily finish up the leftovers!
| Ingredients (serves 4)
2 cups unsweetened almond milk |
Directions
Place the almond milk, coconut milk and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain then return the milk back to the pan.
Turn the heat to low and whisk in the chocolate, cocoa powder and honey. Heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the hot chocolate is thick and creamy.
Serve with peppermint marshmallow cookies.
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Do you have a recipe for the peppermint marshmallow cookies? They look phenomenal
Your pictures are lovely! And this sounds divine. I love all your recipes and can’t wait to try this! I think my nearly 2 year old son will love it too
Question about almond milk…..every single carton I have ever checked the store is full of a TON of ingredients. I have never found one that had enough ‘normal’ ingredients that I could buy. What kind do you buy?
And thanks for this recipe….looks amazing! We will be trying it soon.
I usually try to make my own but when I do buy it I get the Whole Foods 365 brand because there are the least amount of additives.
Do you think I could just add vanilla extract instead of a vanilla bean?
Is there a recipe for the peppermint marshmallow cookies?
do you know what the cans are lined with?
Sounds delicious Danielle! I’d love to be able to have a healthy hot chocolate recipe. And those meringues are way too cute.
These photos are so perfect! I think I need to make some hot cocoa tonight now!
This looks fantastic – thanks for sharing!! Do you have a recipe for the peppermint marshmallow cookies?
Waiting on those meringue marshmallows!!
Do you have a recipe for the peppermint cookies? They look great! Thanks
This recipe and the one for the peppermint cookies make me want a food dehydrater. Any recommendations?
I use a TSM but I’ve also used the Excalibur and liked it
So this is probably a dumb question, but I am getting mixed answers when I search on the internet–Is cocoa powder the same thing as cacao powder? If not, what kind of cocoa powder do you use?
good question – as far as I understand Cacao is not processed using heat, so it’s a raw product and it has more antioxidants and nutrients. Also, generally, cacao is organic.
This must be from the pic you posted on FB when you were sipping on it and editing the pics in lightroom! I never liked those fake marshmallows in instant hot cocoa – I always scooped them out! I make homemade marshmallows and they are perfect for cocoa. I can’t wait to try this recipe. I am ordering this brand of coconut milk of amazon too!
I wonder if this could be made with raw milk?