Well hello there, sexy hot chocolate. Didn’t expect to see you there.
This hot chocolate is not only sexy it’s for a good cause. Minimalist Baker and five amazing food bloggers collaborated to create a downloadable e-cookbook to benefit Charity Water – one of our absolute favorite non-profits that works to provide clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Here is just a glimpse at the amazing work they do. (Ugly girl sobs are welcomed.)
Minimalist Baker teamed up with Kelsey of Happyolks, Erin of Naturally Ella, Kate of Cookie and Kate, Ashley of Edible Perspective and Kristin of Iowa Girl Eats to bring you an amazing E-Cookbook that is completely FREE to download. All we ask in return is that you visit the Charity Water campaign page and consider making a donation. Charity Water puts 100% of funds raised directly toward the cause, which in this case will be to fund water projects in Ethiopia where 60% of the population does not have access to clean, drinking water.
Our goal is to raise $1,000, which may seem like a lofty goal, but we’re ambitious and plenty hopeful. Even $1 can make a huge difference in the lives of people in need so we hope you’ll consider making a contribution. (Not to mention, it would make a lovely holiday gift for family and friends.)
This luscious s’mores hot chocolate is just one of 9 recipes you’ll find inside the 1 Cup Water E-cookbook, which is now free for download. All of the recipes contain at least one cup of water, which serves as a reminder to us that the abundance of clean water we have access to truly is a luxury.
Download the cookbook for even more delicious recipes like this delicious s’mores hot chocolate, which is so easy to throw together. And it’s so delicious it’s practically dessert in a mug!
I LOVED how it turned out. The hot chocolate was perfectly creamy and sweet. The graham cracker crumbs met my lips with a sweet surprise at every sip. And the toasty marshmallows absolutely MADE it. If you prefer mix hot chocolates, simply skip the hot cocoa part and add your favorite mix to the mug. The graham cracker rim and toasty marshmallows are what really sets this recipe apart. Hope you love it as much as we did!
S'mores Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (any kind // dairy-free for vegan)
- 1 cup water (or sub more milk)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp light chocolate syrup
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp non-bitter stevia (or add 1-2 Tbsp more sugar to taste)
- 1 pinch salt
- Graham crackers (crushed // for lining rim - gluten-free for GF eaters)
- ½ cup marshmallows (ensure vegan-friendliness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to low broil and move oven rack to the second from the top (high enough up to broil your marshmallows). Place baking sheet on rack.
- Heat milk and water in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through - about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overheat or scald.
- Add cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, sugar, stevia and salt and whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined.
- Meanwhile, take a few marshmallows and rub them around the top of your mugs so the graham crackers will stick. Then, dip mug in graham cracker crumbs until well lined. You could also add some graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of your mug for extra graham flavor.
- Pour in hot chocolate and top with 1/4 cup marshmallows each. Carefully set mugs on the baking sheet in the oven and broil marshmallows until browned, watching carefully as to not let them burn.
- Carefully remove from the oven with a towel and serve with holders or a small towel to protect hand from heat (they should cool quickly for handling). Top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and extra graham cracker crumbs for serving (optional).
Notes
* Also, you could add a shot of Kahlua or Bailey's to make it a boozy hot chocolate.
Ivory says
We just made this, and it’s mind blowing good. This is another way for my family and I go to, way to made and drink hot chocolate. Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Ivory! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
kellyyy (: says
sooo cute and delicious
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
=) So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Claire says
I love the look of your recipe box!! Do you use a plug-in for it?
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Sophia Sarap says
Yum! Wow, I want to drink this!
Jennifer says
Do you use sweetened or unsweetened cocoa powder?
Hanna says
I just made this and it was so good words can’t even explain. I would totally rate 6 stars if that was an option, but I did make some adjustments. I was making this for myself only, so I halved the ingredients. Sadly, I did not have any milk at hand, so I used half a cup of whipping cream and one cup water. Neither did I have any stevia or chocolate syrup, so I used 2 tbsp sugar instead (additional to the 2 tbsp already added) and skipped the syrup. Be VERY watchful of the marshmallows when broiling, as mine only took 15-20 seconds to develop a dark brown color. Lastly, since I had no chocolate syrup to drizzle on top, I mixed together a very small amount of leftover hot chocolate and some melted chocolate to create a delicious, smooth chocolate syrup. SO GOOD. The hot chocolate had the perfect balance of creaminess and sweetness. I really love this idea, and I’ll definitely make this again within a 2-week range! ;-)
WHOOP! So great! Thanks for sharing!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
This S’mores hot chocolate is amazing . . and love that it’s for a great cause! Can’t believe I am just now seeing this. . love that you guys collaborated on the downloadable e-cookbook to benefit Charity Water . . so wonderful!
Thanks, Marti!
Marti says
Ooops…*looks* lol
Pam says
Marshmallows aren’t vegetarian as they are made with gelatin…
Dylan says
Yeah I am vegetarian but there are plenty of non gelatin marshmallow options out there. In my opinion they taste better.
anjali nayar says
what if you dont have chocolate syrup?
Melt chocolate chips or just skip the chocolate sauce and add more cocoa powder.
dolce ＆ gabbana says
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furnik88 says
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Jaime says
This looks amazing. It seems like you’d get a better graham cracker rim if you dip the cup in chocolate sauce first, though.
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
Holy Bejezzzzus this hot chocolate needs to have a censor over it, it looks SO DARN AMAZING!
emily says
Yeah… i flopeed making this
Brittany says
What is stevia and why is it used??
Rob says
stevia is a healthy, low in calory substitute for sugar.
Brittany says
What is stevia and why is it used?
Crokmou says
That’s criminal !
Nice pictures !
natalie@thesweetslife says
you are amazing! not just the s’mores hot chocolate, but your big heart and what you’re doing for others! love it my friend!
Sarah says
….where have you been all my life?
Candace says
Delicious! I used half brown sugar, half white, added a splash of vanilla and a dash of cinnamon. I also nixed the topping. SO SO good
Kathryn says
What a totally amazing thing to do – you guys are amazing. Clean water is something that so many people take for granted but not having it is the real difference between life and death for too much of the world.
Alexandra (Brighteyedbaker) says
Oh my gosh! Those photos make me want this So. Badly. It looks absolutely amazing (and you can never go wrong with s’mores). :D
Ashley says
Dana + John – Thank you so much for putting together this outstanding e-cookbook for Charity Water and asking me to be a part of it! I’m very enthusiastic about this cause and honored to be included with this incredibly talented group of bloggers. The book looks awesome! Great work you two!!
Thanks friend!! SO appreciative of your willingness to help out. Your recipe is BOMB. Thanks again!
Lindsey @ Pas de Deux says
Oh wow, this is the most amazingly beautiful and decadent hot chocolate I have ever seen!! Not sure I could ever re-create your beauty, but thank you for sharing!!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Omigoodness!!!! I am crazy for s’mores and this hot cocoa just looks mind-blowingly amazing.
Brenda says
I love your recipes, but also just the things you say. It’s fun to get post from you . Thank you for doing this and for sharing the things you enjoy with us. God bless