Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows & Candy Cane
Creamy, rich hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and a candy cane stirrer, plus buttery sugar cookies on the side. Ready in 5 minutes—the ultimate cozy winter comfort drink.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 3
Pour hot chocolate into two mugs and top each with a handful of marshmallows.
Step 4
Stir each drink with a candy cane until marshmallows begin to melt.
Step 5
Serve immediately with sugar cookies on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- whisk
- two mugs
- spoon
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