Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Drops

Enjoy the rich flavor of hazelnuts by making this recipe for Hazelnut Hot Chocolate. These hot chocolate drops are ideal for any time you want a rich, chocolatey treat, such as a cold winter evening. Chocolate and hazelnut spread combine to make a rich, decadent hot beverage.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 cup of hazelnut spread
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts for garnish

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat

Stir occasionally until its heated but not boiling

Add the hazelnut spread, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan

Stir continuously until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy

Let the hot chocolate simmer for a few more minutes to enhance the flavors, stirring occasionally

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a minute

Pour the hazelnut hot chocolate mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays

This will create hot chocolate drops

Place the molds in the freezer and let them set for about 2 hours or until the drops are firm

To serve, remove the hazelnut hot chocolate drops from the molds and place them in a cup or mug

Heat some milk separately and pour it over the drops

Stir until the drops melt and the hot chocolate is creamy

Top with whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts for extra indulgence

Enjoy your rich, creamy, and delicious Hazelnut Hot Chocolate