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Santa Red Velvet Chocolate
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Santa’s Red Velvet Hot Chocolate”

Santa’s Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is a creamy, festive holiday drink with rich cocoa, smooth white chocolate, and a gorgeous red velvet twist. Easy to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for Christmas parties, winter nights.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas hot chocolate, festive hot chocolate, holiday drinks, non alcoholic christmas drinks, red velvet hot chocolate, winter drinks
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Clear mugs

Ingredients

  • 2 Cup whole milk | or oat milk for dairy-free
  • ½ Cup heavy cream
  • ½ Cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar | adjust to taste

½ | tsp | vanilla extract

½–1 | tsp | red food coloring | gel works best

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the milk and heavy cream. Do not boil.
  • Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and white chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and fully melted.
  • Add vanilla extract and red food coloring. Stir until evenly colored.
  • Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, or chocolate shavings. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant red color
  • Add color slowly — a little goes a long way
  • For thicker hot chocolate, add 1 tbsp instant pudding mix
  • For dairy-free, use oat milk + dairy-free white chocolate
  • Completely non-alcoholic and kid-friendly