Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate: The Cozy Hug Your Mug Deserves

(Because regular cocoa needs a cinnamon-sugar kick in the pants.)

Imagine your favorite snickerdoodle cookie melted into a mug. Now stop drooling—we’ve got work to do. This hot chocolate tastes like a cinnamon-sugar tornado crashed into a chocolate milk truck, and you’re invited to the delicious aftermath. Perfect for days when sweatpants count as “dressed up” and socks-with-sandals feels rebellious.

Why You’ll Love This

Done in 10 minutes (your couch will miss you).
Uses pantry staples (no hunting for unicorn ingredients).
Customize the sweetness (because adults can have tantrums too).

Ingredients (Serves 2)

2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based—no judgment here).
3 tbsp cocoa powder (the chocolatey backbone).
2 tbsp sugar (adjust if your sweet tooth is extra sassy).
1 tsp cinnamon (plus extra for dramatic sprinkling).
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (the fancy touch).
Pinch of salt (to keep things interesting).
Whipped cream + cinnamon-sugar mix (for topping, mandatory).

Instructions

Combine milk, cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk like you’re trying to impress a very serious chef (or just until smooth).
Heat on medium until warm, not boiling—unless you enjoy lava-level tongue burns.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Taste. Do a happy dance if needed.
Pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream. Dust with cinnamon-sugar like you’re frosting a tiny edible snowman.
Serve immediately. Warning: Side effects may include sudden cravings for fuzzy blankets and nap times.

Pro Tips

For extra ~spice~, add a tiny pinch of nutmeg.
No whipped cream? Melted marshmallows work (but add 10 extra napkins).
Leftovers? Ha. Good one.

Final Verdict

This drink is what happens when cocoa puts on a cinnamon-sugar suit and declares itself fancy. It’s the liquid equivalent of socks with sandals—unapologetically cozy. Go forth, sip loudly, and blame the sugar rush on us.**

P.S. If you accidentally dunk a cookie in it, we’ll never tell. 🍪🔥