Description
A cozy and delightful beverage that combines rich hot cocoa with the crunch of cookies and cream, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Heat the milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once steaming, whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 minute, stirring in some crushed cookies.
- Pour the hot cocoa into mugs, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle extra crushed cookies on top.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in vanilla or peppermint extract. Ensure not to boil the milk to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, cookies and cream, warm drinks, family recipe, festive beverage