Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe This recipe is perfect for winter because it’s made from ingredients you probably have on hand. Enjoy this hot cocoa dip recipe!
What Is Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe?
Hot chocolate dip is a recipe that was born in many kitchens and schools. It’s sometimes called “drunken hot chocolate,” but we think it tastes like a melted ice cream sundae.
Hot cocoa dip can be served with any cookies, from shortbread to peanut butter cookies. Adding the chocolate spread is easy to turn a basic cinnamon roll into an indulgent treat. We use Nutella, but you can use any similar spread.
How To Make Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe?
Ingredients
- 4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or Nutella, divided
Directions
Step 1.
Bring the chocolate chips and whipping cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Place 1/2 cup of the mixture into a bowl. Add powdered sugar and mix well. Stir in the peanut butter until all the sugar is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup of chocolate dip and mix.
Step 2.
Pour in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until cool before serving.
Step 3.
Serve warm with cookies.
Note
This recipe is perfect for winter because it’s made from ingredients you probably have on hand. Enjoy this hot cocoa dip recipe!
How Long Does Prepare Time Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe?
- Prepare Time: 15 Minutes
- Makes: 8 to 10
- Servings: 5 / 5 ( 3 )
Nutrition Fact Of Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe
| NUTRITION | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Calories | 396 |
| Calories From Fat | 196 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Carbohydrates | 73g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 87mg |
What Kind of Cookies Go with Hot Chocolate?
This is a hot chocolate dip recipe everyone wants. Here are some suggestions:
Coconut Macaroons, Snickerdoodles, Oreo Cookies, Brownies, Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies, Teddy Grahams.
If you like the taste of chocolate and peanut butter, this is the dip recipe for you. This hot chocolate dip recipe has enough booze to make it a great treat for adults only.
If you feel that it’s too strong on alcohol, don’t add so much next time. Also, you can use milk instead of cream if you want to. If you use milk instead of cream, use only a half cup in this recipe.
How To Make Hot Chocolate Dip Without Marshmallow Fluff?
This is a special occasion dip recipe that calls for marshmallow fluff. In the picture above, you can see how to make hot chocolate without marshmallow fluff. You could leave it out or make a simple sugar-free hot chocolate dip recipe using this ingredient substitute.
Tip: The recipe below calls for the melted chocolate spread. You may use Nutella or another chocolate spread instead of Nutella.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream, whipped to achieve soft peaks
- 1/2 teaspoon dry extract, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or orange extract
- 1/2 cup Nutella, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- In a bowl, beat together sugar and butter until smooth. Add chocolate and beat until combined.
- Beat in the vanilla and Nutella until combined.
- Chill before using, then serve with cookies.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
What To Serve with Hot Cocoa Dip?
You can use this warm dip with any cookie. The above sample suggests chocolate chip cookies and vanilla wafers. You can serve it with fruit and peanut butter cookies, or you can even serve it with coffee cakes! The possibilities are endless, so have fun experimenting!
Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a chocolate dip recipe that’s not too sweet, this is the one for you. This hot chocolate dip recipe is perfect for adults and kids alike. This is a great holiday party dip recipe as well.
Enjoy!
FAQ
How to store hot chocolate dip?
The best way to store this hot chocolate dip is to put it in an airtight container. Store it in the fridge, and it should keep for 2 weeks.
What is a hot cocoa dip made out of?
It’s all about the melted Nutella! This warm chocolate spread is made from milk, cream, sugar, and cocoa powder. You can use almost any other kind of chocolate spread too. You could use Nutella or Hershey’s syrup for the best results. Just make sure it’s all melted before you serve it.
How to make hot chocolate dip for parties?
You can easily fix the serving bowls ahead of time. It’s a lot easier than you think! You will need:
It’s a no-brainer recipe that comes together in minutes! This makes a great dessert or after-school snack, but it works well as an ice cream topping and cookie dessert.
You can use any chocolate spread, but we used Nutella because it’s a classic. You can use any other chocolate spread you have on hand, though. Just make sure it’s melted before using.
If you want to make creamy hot chocolate dip for your family and friends, use whipping cream instead of milk. No one will know the difference!
How to serve hot cocoa dip?
You can serve this hot cocoa dip recipe with any cookies or fruit. Here are some suggestions:
Coconut macaroons, Snickerdoodles, oreo cookies, brownies, chocolate chip shortbread cookies!
