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    Home » Beverage Recipes » Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

    Published: Dec 15, 2018 · Modified: Mar 23, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Vermont Hot Chocolate

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    Two mugs of Vermont Hot Chocolate on a "snow covered" mountain with blue sky and a title text overlay graphic
    A vertical photo of two mugs of Vermont Hot Chocolate on a snow covered mountain with a title text overlay graphic.

    Vermont Hot Chocolate is sweetened with (what else) maple syrup, and Nutella.

    This delicious hot chocolate was inspired by the iconic holiday movie White Christmas, and is completely delicious!!

    Two cups of Vermont hot chocolate on a snow covered mountain.
     
    My recipe for Vermont Hot Chocolate is a combination of two things... the classic holiday movie, White Christmas, and the charming and iconic song, Snow!

    If you know the movie, then hopefully you'll see where I got the inspiration for the photos. 🙂

     

    This recipe was originally shared in 2014. This post has been updated with additional information, including a recipe card, but the recipe itself has remained unchanged.

     
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    • The ingredient list:
    • An excerpt from 2014:
    • The inspiration for Vermont Hot Chocolate:
    • What makes this hot chocolate "Vermont" hot chocolate?
    • Can I make Vermont Hot Chocolate without the maple syrup and maple extract?
    • Additional maple syrup recipes:
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

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    Vertical image of Vermont hot chocolate on a snow covered mountain with a title text overlay graphic.

    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

    An excerpt from 2014:

    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.

    The inspiration for Vermont Hot Chocolate:

    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.  🙂

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    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!

    A vertical photo of two mugs of Vermont Hot Chocolate on a snow covered mountain with a title text overlay graphic.

    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

    Better grab your ticket, this train's about to leave the station! We're headed to Vermont!!!

    Postcard like image of two mugs of Vermont hot chocolate on a snow covered hill.

    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 

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    Two glass mugs filled with Vermont Hot Chocolate and set to look like a winter scene.

    Vermont Hot Chocolate

    Renee Goerger
    This recipe for Vermont Hot Chocolate is a combination of two things... the classic holiday movie, White Christmas and the charming iconic song, Snow! 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course non-alcoholic beverages
    Cuisine American Comfort Food
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 372 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup water
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg plus additional for garnish
    • pinch salt
    • 3 cups milk
    • 1 cup half-and-half
    • ⅓ 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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    Instructions
     

    • 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.
    • Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and the chocolate hazelnut spread.
    • Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture is completely hot and the chocolate hazelnut spread has completely dissolved.
    • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and maple extracts.
    • Pour into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a light dusting of nutmeg.
    • Serve and enjoy! 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 86mgFiber: 3gSugar: 47g
     

    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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    1. Karin Webel says

      December 16, 2018 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      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!!!

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      • Renée says

        December 16, 2018 at 7:51 am

        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

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    2. Erica says

      December 15, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      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!)

      Reply
    3. Liz says

      December 15, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      We just watched White Christmas this morning! A cup of your incredible hot chocolate would have made the viewing even better!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 15, 2018 at 3:35 pm

        Maybe next year, Liz! 😉 Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    4. ATasteOfMadness says

      December 24, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      Yum, this hot chocolate sounds delicious!

      Reply
    5. 01VanillaBean01 says

      December 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      Delicious recipe Renee. Love the idea of maple syrup being added. Merry Christmas to you and your family. May 2014 bless you with much happiness and good health always.

      Reply
    6. Lori | Foxes Love Lemons says

      December 24, 2013 at 1:46 am

      Maple syrup in hot chocolate? I've never heard of such a thing, but I LOVE the idea. I even have some authentic Vermont maple syrup around here somewhere...

      Reply
    7. Happy Baking Days says

      December 23, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      Wow, I love the addition of maple syrup - so decadent! And great choice of film - I'm feeling so Christmassy now!

      Reply
    8. The Ninja Baker says

      December 23, 2013 at 7:40 am

      White Christmas truly was part of a golden age of movie-making, What a wonderful maple cocoa to sip whilst watching all the dancing and singing in Vermont! Love the addition of Nutella, too =)

      Reply
    9. Amanda M says

      December 22, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      How absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    10. Shaina Wizov says

      December 22, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      I haven't had a good cup of hot chocolate in a while, Florida winter just doesn't really get cold enough! I wish it did though, because this sounds fabulous!

      Reply
    11. Cindys Recipes says

      December 22, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      This would definitely warm me up on any given winter's night, Renee!

      Reply
    12. Kris Adair says

      December 22, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      Happy holidays! Everything tastes amazing with Nutella!

      Reply
    13. Liz says

      December 22, 2013 at 6:06 pm

      Renee, your hot chocolate looks fantastic!!! Merry Christmas!
      PS...we're watching White Christmas tonight 🙂

      Reply
    14. Jennifer Drummond says

      December 22, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      Nutella in Hot Chocolate! Oh my gosh I am drooling! What a fab recipe!!! Great movie too!

      Reply
    15. Renee Dobbs says

      December 22, 2013 at 11:02 am

      Back when I was a kid, I got my very own TV for Christmas. The movie "White Christmas" is the first thing I watched on it that morning. I'll always remember it and it brings back such great memories. I could watch the movie 1,000 times too.

      Reply

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