Vermont Hot Chocolate is sweetened with (what else) maple syrup, and Nutella. This delicious drink is inspired by the iconic holiday movie, White Christmas, and is completely delicious!!
*Disclaimer – This recipe was originally published in 2014. I’m working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards and additional recipe information, but getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I’m sure you’ll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
When I learned that the theme for this week’s #SundaySupper was a favorite holiday movie, song, or TV-inspired recipe I knew in a moment I HAD to participate.
My White Christmas inspired Vermont White Chocolate is from the iconic train scene where Bing, Danny, Vera, and Rosemary are on their way to Pine Tree Inn, in Vermont.
**Please Note – The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Vermont Hot Chocolate is available near the end of this post.
The ingredient list:
- water
- granulated sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- milk
- half and half
- chocolate hazelnut spread
- pure maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- maple extract, optional
- whipped cream
What’s that? You say you don’t remember the song? Here, let me give you a little reminder so you’ll see where I got the inspiration for the backdrop for my photos. 🙂
I think I can watch this scene 1,000 times over and never get tired of it. Wait…I think I have already watched it (and the movie), at least 1,000 times over the course of my life, and somehow it never loses its hold on me!
For me, Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without it!
What makes this hot chocolate “Vermont” hot chocolate?
- Why the addition of maple syrup, of course!
Can I make Vermont Hot Chocolate without the maple syrup and maple extract?
- Sure, but why would you? LOL
Additional maple syrup recipes:
- Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup
- Sticky Spicy Maple Syrup Chicken
- Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Cardamom and Maple Syrup
- Chicken Chile Corncakes with Buttery Maple Syrup Gravy
Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Vermont Hot Chocolate recipe along with the nutritional information.
This recipe for Vermont Hot Chocolate is a combination of two things… the classic holiday movie; White Christmas, and the charming and iconic song; Snow!
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg plus additional for garnish
- pinch salt
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract optional
- whipped cream optional
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk the water, sugar and cocoa powder until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is thoroughly blended.
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Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and the chocolate hazelnut spread.
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Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture is completely hot and the chocolate hazelnut spread has completely dissolved.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and maple extracts.
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Pour into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a light dusting of nutmeg.
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Serve and enjoy!
Thank you so much for visiting me here today in my Kudos Kitchen!
I can hardly wait to find out what all the other #SundaySupper cooks and bakers were inspired by this holiday season…If you’re interested too, check out their links below and be ready to have your mind blown by their creativity and their recipes.
Oh, before you do that, you might want to make yourself a nice hot cup of Vermont Hot Chocolate and turn on some Christmas music in the background. If you’re lucky, Bing will be on singing White Christmas the only way Bing can, and we’ll have come full circle 🙂
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Thank you so much for visiting me here today in my Kudos Kitchen!
Should you have any questions or comments regarding this recipe or anything else you’ve seen on my site, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to get back with a reply just as soon as I possibly can!
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Karin Webel
Sunday 16th of December 2018
A very Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year to you and your family from my mine Renee. Thank you for so many wonderful recipes, we love ❤ them! I do have a question regarding the Vermont Hot Chocolate. I am allergic to nuts. Can you recommend an alternative or can I omit the hazelnut spread? Thank you!!!
Renée
Sunday 16th of December 2018
Hello, Karin! While I can't think of any good substitutions for the chocolate hazelnut spread, what I can tell you is, by all means, leave it out!! The key ingredient that makes this a "Vermont" hot chocolate is the maple syrup, so I'm glad you're not allergic to maple syrup. ;) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Renee
Erica
Saturday 15th of December 2018
I am in love with everything about this Vermont hot chocolate recipe - especially the inspiration! White Christmas is one of my very favorite movies OF ALL TIME, and I can't wait to curl up with a cup of this while I watch it (and sing along!)
Liz
Saturday 15th of December 2018
We just watched White Christmas this morning! A cup of your incredible hot chocolate would have made the viewing even better!
Renée
Saturday 15th of December 2018
Maybe next year, Liz! ;) Merry Christmas!
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