Decadent Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Submitted by Muffin Goddess

"I found this one in the local paper last year, lost it for awhile, and I'm now posting it for safekeeping. This is a little different from the other versions posted here -- no honey, no instant hot cocoa mix, and the chocolate flavor is doubled with cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips. If you are one for sweets with a spicy kick, you can use "The Heat is On" flavor from Peanut Butter and Co in place of the regular peanut butter."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 cups whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (baking cocoa)
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• mini marshmallows (optional) or chopped peanut butter cup, for garnish (optional)

directions

1. Combine milk, peanut butter, sugar and cocoa powder in the blender. Puree until very smooth, then transfer to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the chocolate chips and continue heating, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth (about 4-5 minutes).
3. Ladle into mugs.
4. Garnish with marshmallows or chopped candies, if desired.

Reviews

[Annacia]

Outstanding. I made a single mug of this delicious treat last evening minus the toppings. I subbed Splenda for the sugar but it was still far from sugar free, lol. Adams smooth P.B. worked perfectly. Very rich and could almost be a meal all by it's self. Love the use of bittersweet chocolate. Simply a delight. Made for Sweet December event.

 

[Baby Kato]

I really enjoyed this rich, sweet, decadent hot chocolate. I love peanut butter and chocolate together, its a win win combination for me. I did scale the recipe back for one and didn't use all the sugar listed. I only had colored marshmallows so went with them, didn't hurt the drink at all. Thank you so much for sharing. Made for Sweet December 2014.

 

[Mia in Germany]

This is incredibly rich, a chocolate peanut butter pudding in a mug! I used soy milk and scaled the recipe down to one serving, using only 1 teaspoon of sugar for sweetening because I don't like it sweet. This was hot semi-liquid peanut butter cup heaven! Thanks for sharing.<br/>Made for Sweet December Tag Game.

 

[ElizabethKnicely]

So, I didn't get a picture of this delicious, super rich hot chocolate because the marshmallows melted and ran down the sides of the cups and it 'twas not a pretty sight. I agree with the previous comment that this is way to sweet, but that can easily be remedied. I will be making this again for sure. Thanks for another great one Muffin Goddess! I'll be sure to snap a pic before I top with marshmallows next time. Made for Spring 2013 PAC.

 

[Nimz_]

OMG this is so rich and so sweet. I would cut back on the sugar next time. Maybe because I used splenda sugar that it turned out so sweet. I also used 2% milk to help with the calorie count. I did not add any of the options as I didn't think it needed any. Thanks. Made for Fall PAC 2011.