Spiked Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Salty peanut butter mingles with bitter 100% cacao in this decadent hot cocoa recipe. Indulge in the richness and top it off with peanut butter whiskey for a warm and fuzzy treat!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Milk
- 4 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- 2 Tablespoons 100% Cacao Powder
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 oz Peanut Butter Whiskey
- Whipped Cream (Optional)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steam begins to form. Do not allow milk to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in cacao powder, peanut butter, sugar, and salt.
- Whisk until all ingredients are dissolved and the liquid is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Pour one shot each of peanut butter whiskey into two mugs.
- Add the hot chocolate to the mugs, this should mix the whiskey in enough, but you can stir with a spoon to make sure everything is blended evenly.
- Top with optional whipped cream and serve immediately!
Notes
- Almost any liquor can be substituted for the peanut butter whiskey, but most recommended is whiskey or vodka.
- This cocoa is just as good without any alcohol, so the whole family can enjoy!
- Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa is best served immediately, but can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Reheat in the microwave for 1.5-2 minutes, or over the stove in a saucepan.