Butterscotch Hot Chocolate Recipe

Warm up on a chilly evening with this decadent Butterscotch Hot Chocolate! Inspired by Australian Good Taste, this creamy, dreamy treat combines rich hot chocolate with a luscious butterscotch schnapps kick. Perfect for cozy nights in, this recipe is easy to make and utterly irresistible. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 446.7 kcal

Protein 30g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

2 cups milk
Dark Chocolate
2 ounces butterscotch schnapps
Marshmallows, to taste

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How to Make Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

Heat 2 cups of milk in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until it's just about to boil. Don't let it boil over!
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
In each of two tall, heatproof glasses, place 1.5 ounces of good quality chocolate (chopped or in chocolate chips).
Carefully pour the hot milk over the chocolate in each glass. Let it sit for a minute to allow the chocolate to melt completely. Stir gently to combine.
Add 1 ounce of butterscotch schnapps to each glass. Stir to combine.
Top each glass with a generous serving of marshmallows. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

Fat

121g

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion South West Pacific For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Australian Easy Chocolate Comfort Food Taste Mood Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butterscotch Hot Chocolate?

Butterscotch Hot Chocolate takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butterscotch Hot Chocolate?

Butterscotch Hot Chocolate has approximately 446.7 calories per serving, with about 30 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 60 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butterscotch Hot Chocolate?

The key ingredients for Butterscotch Hot Chocolate are Milk, Dark Chocolate, Butterscotch Schnapps, Marshmallows. See the full list with measurements above.