With the holiday season approaching, here is a favorite hot chocolate recipe to warm your family and guests. Snowball Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy white chocolate drink finished with a scoop of ice cream and topped with chocolate, fudge syrup, marshmallows, or any garnish you prefer.
Snowball Hot Chocolate
Hi everyone! I’m Sara from Bitz & Giggles. Winter has already started here in Wisconsin, and while I’m not thrilled about the cold, I do appreciate cozy boots and sweaters. This snowball-inspired hot chocolate makes the season a little sweeter.
It begins simply with heavy cream, milk, vanilla, and white chocolate chips gently warmed together until silky and smooth.
The most heavenly part comes next: a scoop of ice cream. Any flavor works, but Vanilla Fudge Swirl is exceptional. Because the ice cream cools the drink slightly as it melts, this hot chocolate reaches the perfect sipping temperature immediately—no waiting, no burned tongues. Kids and adults who usually avoid hot drinks because they’re too hot will love this version.
As the ice cream melts into the white chocolate base, it creates an incredibly creamy, dreamy texture. This white hot chocolate is indulgent without being overly hot, and it won’t scald like a drink poured straight from the stove. Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup or a handful of marshmallows for extra decadence.
This treat is sure to delight family and holiday guests. Serve it warm, top with your favorite garnish, and enjoy a cozy, memorable drink.
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More Winter Desserts on Smart School House:
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Snowball Cookies
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Polar Bear Paw Marshmallows
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Christmas Tree Brownies
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Red Velvet Cookies
Snowball Hot Chocolate Recipe:
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You Will Need
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups milk (whole, skim, or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or your preferred flavor
- Chocolate syrup for garnish
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined and warmed through. Do not boil.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Add a scoop of ice cream to each mug so it begins to melt into the drink.
- Finish with a drizzle of chocolate syrup or your chosen garnish and serve immediately.