How to Make Toffee Hot Chocolate

Take your hot cocoa to the next level with this recipe from HGTV Magazine.

Happy Holiday Hot Chocolate

Photo by: Emily Kate Roemer

Emily Kate Roemer

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Time: 10 minutes | Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Large marshmallows
  • Caramel sauce
  • Toffee candy bar, chopped

1. Combine the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate and butterscotch chips, vanilla extract and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 4 minutes. Divide among 4 mugs. 

2. Top each mug with large marshmallows, a drizzle of caramel sauce and toffee candy bar pieces.

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