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Baileys Hot Chocolate

Published: Nov 9, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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This Baileys hot chocolate recipe is the perfect hot toddy for a cold winter evening. It's time for a delicious seasonal cocktail for the holiday season.

This rich and creamy hot chocolate drink is topped with whipped cream or marshmallows and a chocolate sauce.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

Cozy. Spiked hot chocolate is a nice way to enjoy a little cocktail during the winter months. When curling up next to a fire or under a blanket on a cold winter day, this hot chocolate drink is full of comfort and warmth.

Tasty .This hot beverage is full of chocolate goodness with a nice little kick from the Irish cream (which is made from Irish Whiskey).

Easy. With just a few simple ingredients, this Irish hot chocolate can be ready to enjoy in just minutes.

Ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this recipe. Refer to the recipe card for the measurements.

  • Cocoa powder - use a quality brand
  • Milk - I prefer whole milk.
  • Baileys Irish cream liqueur - You can find this at most grocery stores or you favorite liquor store. Baileys is an alcoholic beverage made of Irish whiskey and heavy cream.
  • semi sweet or milk chocolate chips - Use your favorite brand
  • chocolate syrup
  • marshmallows - I like the mini marshmalloes.

How to Make Irish Hot Chocolate

The full recipe instructions for crumbl copycat recipe are in the recipe card, below but here is a step by step overview of the recipe

Combine milk and sugar into a sauce pan on medium high heat.

Add cocoa powder to sweetened milk mixture.

Add chocolate chips and reduce melted chocolate mixture to medium-low heat.

Add splash of Bailey's and blend well. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Substitutions & Variations

There are a few ways you can change this up.

  • Slow cooker - instead of ice berg lettuce, you can use romaine lettuce or spinach
  • Hot Chocolate Mix - use hot chocolate mix or hot chocolate powder in place of the cocoa and sugar.
  • Toppings - Change up the toppings by substituting the chocolate sauce with different flavors of chocolate - milk chocolate, white chocolate or dark chocolate. You can also sub caramel sauce for the chocolate sauce or top with chocolate shavings.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

The best way to enjoy this beverage is as soon as it is made. Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows topped with chocolate sauce.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Top tip

You can double or triple this recipe to make a bigger batch for holiday parties. It also works well in a crock pot.

FAQ

Should Bailey's Irish Cream be Refrigerated?

Yes. Once opened, the bottle should be sealed and refrigerated.

More Delicious Hot Beverage Recipes

Classic Hot Chocolate - My favorite hot cocoa drink that is kid friendly.

Spiked Hot Chocolate - a lovely hot cocktail for a holiday party or dinner.

Peppermint White Russian - Made with coffee liqueur and a hint of peppermint flavor.

Best Making Hoe to make Baileys Hot Chocolate

Baileys Hot chocolate

Raquel Pineira
This Baileys hot chocolate recipe is the perfect hot toddy for a cold winter evening. Made in just minutes for a delicious creamy cocktail.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Cocktail, Drink, toddy
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 334 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 ounces baileys irish cream
  • Mini marshmallows for topping
  • Chocolate sauce for topping

Instructions
 

  • To a medium saucepan, add milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
  • Heat over medium heat, until chocolate is melted and the mixture is steamy, but be careful not to boil.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in Baileys.
  • Pour into your favorite mugs, top with marshmallows and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 4gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 407IUCalcium: 321mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Sarah

    November 27, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    Raquel, I will definitely be making these! I love Bailey's! Thanks and happy holidays!

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    • Raquel

      November 27, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks so much and happy holidays to your too Sarah!

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