How to Make Oreo Hot Chocolate

Warm yourself up this winter with a warm mug of delicious, sweet Oreo hot chocolate. Featuring your favorite cookie and garnished with whipped cream, this hot chocolate recipe makes an easy hot drink to enjoy on any cold day. You can make a rich, creamy version using condensed milk as a base, or you can make a simpler version using just plain milk. Whichever version you choose, you are bound to end up with a real treat.

Ingredients

Gourmet Oreo Hot Chocolate

  • 4 cups (950 milliliters) whole milk, divided
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 Oreos
  • 3 tablespoons (22.5 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon (7.5 grams) cornstarch (optional)
  • Whipped cream (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon (7.5 grams) crushed Oreos (for garnish)

Serves 4

Simple Oreo Hot Chocolate

  • 2 cups (470 milliliters) whole milk, divided
  • ½ cup (50 grams) hot chocolate powder
  • 4 to 5 Oreos
  • Whipped cream (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon (7.5 grams) crushed Oreos (for garnish)

Serves 2

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Making Gourmet Oreo Hot Chocolate

  1. Pour 3 cups (700 milliliters) of whole milk into a saucepan. Cook the milk over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until it just begins to steam. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes. [1]
    • While you're waiting for the milk to heat up, get started on the next step.
  2. Pour the remaining 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk into a blender. Add the sweetened condensed milk, Oreos, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Close the blender, and blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. [2]
    • You can use a food processor as well, but it would be a good idea to cover the lid with a towel to prevent leaks.
    • For creamier hot chocolate, add 1 tablespoon (7.5 grams) of cornstarch or cornflour to the blender.
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  3. Pour the blended Oreo mixture into the saucepan. Stir everything together with a whisk until the color is consistent.
  4. Whisk the mixture often and do not let it come to a boil. It is ready when the Oreo mixture is completely dissolved and mixed into the milk. [3]
  5. Alternatively, you can divide it between 2 large mugs, and have larger serving sizes instead. To avoid spills and wasting any hot chocolate, use a soup ladle to transfer it from the saucepan to the mugs. You can pour it straight from the saucepan if you are careful, however.
  6. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the hot chocolate, then sprinkle it with crushed Oreos. [4]
    • You can leave the hot chocolate ungarnished and serve it as-is.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Making Simple Oreo Hot Chocolate

  1. Pour 2 cups (470 milliliters) of whole milk into a saucepan. Turn the heat up to medium-low, and allow the milk to cook until it just begins to simmer. Stir the milk often with a whisk, and do not let it come to a boil. [5]
    • For richer hot chocolate, try 1 cup (240 milliliters) of whole milk and 1 cup (240 milliliters) of heavy cream.
  2. If you can't find hot chocolate powder, use ¼ cup (25 grams) of unsweetened cocoa powder and ¼ cup (55 grams) of granulated white sugar. [6] Don't use unsweetened cocoa powder on its own, or the hot chocolate won't be sweet enough.
    • Try "candy cane" hot chocolate powder for a minty cookies n' flavor. [7]
  3. You can do this using a blender or food processor. Make sure that you grind the Oreos into a fine powder. If there are any large chunks, they won't dissolve properly, and you'll get a gritty, grainy hot chocolate instead. [8]
  4. This should only take a few minutes. You need both the hot chocolate powder and the crushed Oreos to be completely mixed. The color should be even and the texture should be consistent. [9]
  5. For a fancier treat, garnish the hot chocolate with a swirl of whipped cream. Add a sprinkle of crushed Oreos on top.
    • You can leave the hot chocolate plain, without any whipped cream or Oreos.
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    Can the Oreos be different flavors?
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    Can't I just use the powdered hot chocolate from the store?
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      • You can use non-fat or low-fat milk instead of whole milk, but your hot chocolate won't be as rich.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://wonkywonderful.com/oreo-hot-chocolate/
      2. ↑ https://wonkywonderful.com/oreo-hot-chocolate/
      3. ↑ https://wonkywonderful.com/oreo-hot-chocolate/
      4. ↑ https://wonkywonderful.com/oreo-hot-chocolate/
      5. ↑ https://therecipecritic.com/2012/12/cookies-and-cream-hot-chocolate/
      6. ↑ https://kirbiecravings.com/2016/12/cookies-cream-hot-chocolate.html
      7. ↑ https://therecipecritic.com/2012/12/cookies-and-cream-hot-chocolate/
      8. ↑ https://therecipecritic.com/2012/12/cookies-and-cream-hot-chocolate/
      9. ↑ https://kirbiecravings.com/2016/12/cookies-cream-hot-chocolate.html

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      To make simple Oreo hot chocolate, heat 2 cups (470 mL) of whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer, whisking frequently so it doesn’t burn. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in ½ cup (50 g) of hot cocoa mix. Grind 4-5 Oreos into fine powder in a blender or food processor, then stir them into the hot chocolate. Whisk the mixture for a few minutes until the powdered Oreos are thoroughly blended in. Pour the mixture into mugs. If you like, garnish your hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream and a sprinkling of crumbled Oreos.

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