Cookies and Cream Hot Chocolate
Cookies and Cream Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy winter drink made with cocoa, melted chocolate, milk, and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. Thick, cozy, and dessert-like, this indulgent hot chocolate tastes like cookies dunked in warm milk and chocolate.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Spoon
- Mugs
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream | optional
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips | milk or semi-sweet
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch | salt
Cookies & Cream
5–6 | cookies | chocolate sandwich cookies | crushed, cream included
Instructions
- Add milk and heavy cream to a saucepan and heat over medium-low until hot and steamy, not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Add chocolate chips and stir until completely melted and glossy.
- Stir in crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and let them soften and thicken the mixture.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs, add toppings if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not boil the milk to avoid scorching
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture
- Don’t over-crush cookies, small chunks are best
- Add cookies after chocolate melts to prevent burning
- Drink immediately for best thickness and flavor
- Easily make dairy-free with oat milk and dairy-free cookies