Oreo Hot Chocolate: There’s truly nothing more comforting than holding a warm mug of hot chocolate. But this time, it’s not just any hot chocolate – we’re talking about elevating this classic, cozy drink to the next level with one simple ingredient: Oreo cookies.
What do Oreo cookies add, you ask? Picture a classic hot chocolate transformed into an infinitely more indulgent treat – even richer, with a creamy texture and an extra dose of rich chocolate flavor. That’s precisely what happens when you blend Oreo cookies into your hot chocolate.
Ingredients at a Glance
So, to make this Oreo Hot Chocolate, you’ll need:
- Milk: choose any milk you like
- Cocoa powder: unsweetened cocoa powder — hot cocoa mix will be too sweet and not chocolaty enough.
- Sugar: caster or granulated sugar, or even light brown sugar
- Oreos: regular Oreo cookies
- Whipped cream (optional): Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream for more indulgence.
Full measurements at the bottom of the page
How To Make This Oreo Hot Chocolate?
The instructions for this recipe are simple and it’s easy to make, but here’s a summary with step-by-step photos to give you an idea of the process.
Place your Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until you achieve a fine crumb. Sieve (optional).
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until it starts to simmer.
Stir in the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
Stir in the crushed Oreo cookies and continue to cook for a short time until the mixture begins to thicken.
Enjoy your delicious Oreo hot chocolate right away!
Full instructions for this cookies and cream hot chocolate are at the bottom of the page.
Tips
- Make sure to finely crush the Oreo cookies so that they combine easily with the milk and won’t make your hot chocolate grainy.
- Use a whisk: Gently whisk to combine the ingredients.
- Don’t overcook: After the Oreos are added, continue to cook for a short time until the mixture begins to thicken, but avoid cooking too long, as the texture can become too thick.
- Too thick? If you accidentally overheated your hot chocolate, stir in small amounts of milk until you achieve the desired consistency.
- Serve immediately: This Oreo hot chocolate is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it right away. If you wait, a film may form on the surface. If this happens, simply stir it.
Serving Suggestions
- Top your hot chocolate with a generous dollop of whipped cream and crushed Oreo cookies.
- Add a handful of mini marshmallows
- Drizzle some Chocolate Sauce over your whipped cream.
Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Then simply reheat on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally. If the hot chocolate is too thick after being refrigerated, simply add a little extra milk while reheating.
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