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To warm up on a cold winter day, a steamy cup of rich, creamy, hazelnutty Nutella Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink. Add a spoon or two of whipping cream, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and your day will start off in the right way!

Two white smiley-face mugs full of Nutella hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavigs are on white saucers on a white surface next to a small white bowl of shaved chocolate with a spoon in it.

Around the holidays, there is truly nothing better than a big mug of hot cocoa! And this Nutella hot chocolate is just perfect for wintry days.

The flavor combination is such a classic and the Nutella really adds a lovely richness. It’s the perfect way to warm up after a fun day in the snow!

Why you’ll love this Nutella Hot Chocolate

Rich, decadent and full of Nutella goodness
Easy recipe using just a few pantry ingredients
A double or triple batch feeds the whole family and friends

Ingredients

Nutella
Semi-sweet chopped chocolate
Whole milk
Salt
Vanilla extract
Whipping cream
Chocolate shavings

overhead view of two white mugs of hazelnut hot chocolate with whipped cream topping and shavings of chocolate sitting next to a small bowl of chopped chocolate.

How to Make Nutella Hot Chocolate

This recipe is from A Cookie Named Desire.

In a saucepan combine the Nutella, chocolate and 1/2 cup of the milk over low-medium heat.
Mix well.
Once mixed, slowly add the rest of the milk.
Once hot, add the salt and vanilla.
Pour into mugs and garnish with whipping cream and chocolate shavings.

Tips & Variations

Change the chocolate. Try dark, bittersweet, or half dark and white chocolate.
Add liqueur. Try hazelnut or chocolate liqueur to spike your hot chocolate.

two round white mugs with smiley faces are filled with nutella hazelnut flavored hot cocoa and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. The cups are next to a small white bowl of chopped dark chocolate pieces.

Storage

Hot chocolate should be consumed right away. If you have any leftover, let it cool to room temperature then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Warm it up in a small pan on the stove and garnish with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Nutella Hot Chocolate

To warm up on a cold winter day, a steamy cup of rich, creamy, hazelnutty Nutella Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink.

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Ingredients

3½ TBSP Nutella
1 ½ ounces semi-sweet chopped chocolate
1 ¾ cup whole milk
pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a saucepan combine the Nutella, chocolate and 1/2 cup of the milk over low-medium heat.
Mix well.
Once mixed, slowly add the rest of the milk.
Once hot, add the salt and vanilla.
Pour into mugs and garnish with whipping cream and chocolate shavings.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hot chocolate, hot cocoa, Nutella hot chocolate