Ingredients
Dairy
- 2 cups whole milk (full-fat for creamy texture)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional: half-and-half as substitute)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Chocolate & Sweeteners
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (use high-quality for deeper flavor)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for richness and smooth texture)
- 1 pinch salt (balances sweetness)
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
Oreos
- 6 Oreo cookies (separate filling; crush cookies)
- Extra Oreos (for garnish)
Optional
- Chocolate syrup (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Separate Oreos and crush: Carefully twist apart 6 Oreo cookies, remove the cream filling to use separately or discard, then crush the cookie parts into small pieces to add texture to the hot chocolate.
- Heat milk and cream: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of whole milk and 0.5 cup heavy cream. Warm over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scalding.
- Whisk in cocoa and sugar: Slowly sift in 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and add 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, whisking constantly to create a smooth, lump-free chocolate base.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in 0.25 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, allowing them to melt completely, enriching the drink’s smoothness and depth of flavor.
- Stir in Oreo pieces & cream: Add the crushed Oreo cookie pieces into the hot chocolate, stirring gently to incorporate them evenly for bursts of Oreo flavor throughout the drink.
- Add vanilla, remove heat: Stir in 0.25 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor complexity. Remove the saucepan from the heat once all ingredients are thoroughly combined and hot.
- Pour into mugs and garnish: Carefully pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired, and garnish with extra Oreo cookies for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated and serves as an approximation.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Adjust sugar quantity to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with suitable plant-based alternatives.
- The Oreo cream filling can be mixed into the hot chocolate or saved for another recipe if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
