Easy Hot Cocoa Dip
Hot Cocoa Dip is a delicious treat that is perfect for parties or as a festive snack. All it takes is a few ingredients and about 5 minutes, and you’ll have a hot cocoa dip that everyone will love! It’s an easy holiday dessert that’s a fun way to celebrate the season, especially for anyone who is a hot chocolate lover.
This hot cocoa dip is so easy to make, and it’s perfect for the holidays. Marshmallow Fluff and cocoa powder are combined with Cool Whip to create a hot chocolate flavor in one deliciously cool dip. Serve it with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or any other kind of cookie. It would also be delicious with fresh fruit, like strawberries.
For an extra special touch, top the hot cocoa dip with marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream, and/or a sprinkle of cinnamon. This dessert dip is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party!
Let’s look at how to make this sweet treat.
Ingredients
- Marshmallow Fluff or marshmallow creme
- Cool Whip
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Miniature marshmallows and mini chocolate chips for garnishing
- Graham crackers and/or cookies
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the Marshmallow fluff, Cool Whip, and cocoa powder.
Whisk the ingredients together until it is light and fluffy.
Place in a bowl and garnish with mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips, if desired. (You could even garnish it with chocolate jimmies, grate chocolate on top, or drizzle chocolate syrup over it.)
Serve with graham crackers, cookies, and/or fruit.
Storage
Keep any remaining hot cocoa dip fresh by storing it wrapped with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays delicious for approximately one week.
What type of cocoa powder is used to make hot cocoa dip?
You want to be sure to use unsweetened cocoa. I recommend Hershey’s brand and make sure that it is NOT Dutch-processed cocoa.
How do you store this dip?
Store it covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for 2-3 days. You can even freeze the dip.
Hungry for more? Check out our homemade fudge with peppermint topping recipe and no-bake peppermint cookie recipe.
Hot Cocoa Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 7.5 ounces Marshmallow Fluff
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- ¼ cup Hershey’s cocoa unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows
- Graham crackers, cookies, fruit for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Marshmallow fluff, Cool Whip, and cocoa powder.
- Whisk the ingredients together until it is light and fluffy.
- Place in a bowl and garnish with mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips, if desired. (You could even garnish it with chocolate jimmies, grate chocolate on top, or drizzle chocolate syrup over it.)
- Serve with graham crackers, cookies, and/or fruit.
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