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Magical 10 minute Disneyland hot chocolate in clear glass mug with mini marshmallows and cocoa powder dusting

Disneyland Hot Chocolate

Copycat Disney parks beverage featuring thick creamy hot chocolate made with real chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder topped with mini marshmallows. This Disneyland hot chocolate delivers authentic theme park quality in 10 minutes for magical cozy drinks at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Whole milk Full fat for richness
  • 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk Creates thick creamy texture
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Quality chocolate recommended
  • 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder Unsweetened, for intense chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure vanilla
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup Mini marshmallows For topping
  • Whipped cream Optional topping
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For dusting
  • 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan For heating milk and melting chocolate
  • 1 Wire whisk Creates smooth lump-free texture
  • 4 Clear glass mugs Showcase beautiful chocolate color
  • 1 Measuring cups For accurate ingredient ratios
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring mixture
  • 1 Kitchen torch Optional for toasting marshmallows

Method
 

  1. Pour whole milk and sweetened condensed milk into saucepan, whisk to combine, heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling
  2. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, let sit 1 minute to soften, then whisk until completely smooth
  3. Whisk in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated with no lumps
  4. Return to low heat, continue whisking 2 to 3 minutes until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon
  5. Check sweetness level, adjust if needed, remove from heat when desired thickness achieved
  6. Divide hot chocolate among four clear glass mugs, filling three quarters full
  7. Top each mug generously with mini marshmallows covering entire surface
  8. Dollop whipped cream on top if desired for extra richness
  9. Dust lightly with cinnamon and add chocolate shavings for restaurant quality presentation
  10. Enjoy while hot with marshmallows beginning to melt creating creamy layer

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.