Butterfinger Hot Chocolate
This Butterfinger hot chocolate is creamy, rich, and filled with a blend of chocolate and peanut butter flavors that will have you coming back for more.
Servings: 2 mugs
Calories: 940kcal
Cost: Recipe $4.89 / Serving $2.45
Ingredients
- 1 standard-size Butterfinger candy bar ($2.28)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar ($0.09)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder ($0.36)
- 2 cups whole milk ($0.40)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream ($1.49)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ($0.27)
Instructions
- Prep Candy. Crush the Butterfinger into small pieces. Set aside about 1 tablespoon for garnish.
- Mix Dry. In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add Dairy. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy whipping cream until smooth and fully combined.
- Melt Chocolate. Add the chocolate chips and crushed Butterfinger pieces. Whisk continuously until melted and smooth. Heat just until steaming with small bubbles around the edges. Do not boil.
- Serve. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and the reserved Butterfinger pieces if desired.
Notes
- Sweetness. Adjust richness by adding more milk for a lighter cocoa.
- Chocolate Level. Reduce or increase chocolate chips to suit your taste.
- Milk Options. Half and half, evaporated milk, dairy free milk, whole milk, or 2 percent milk all work.
- Yield. Makes about 3 to 4 servings, depending on mug size.
- Texture Tip. Keep heat gentle to avoid scorching or grainy cocoa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mug | Calories: 940kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 2156IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 417mg | Iron: 3mg
