With 3 simple ingredients, you can put this easy hot cocoa dip recipe together in no time flat. This festive dessert dip is perfect for holiday parties or a winter afternoon. What a fun way to eat your hot cocoa!
Easy Hot Cocoa Dip
The cold winter months are the time of year for one of my favorite things – Hot Cocoa! The best part of this sweet treat is that it keeps me warm. Which is hard to do because I am always cold!
Holiday season is a wonderful time of year but they can also be stressful. I want to spend time with family and friends which means I need an easy dessert so I can relax too.
This hot cocoa dip recipe brings a traditional hot chocolate flavor but in a delicious dessert. Perfect for you holiday party or while watching your favorite movie. Ours is Christmas Vacation:)
Why You Will Love This Creamy Hot Cocoa Dip
- This easy recipe has all the chocolate goodness you could ever ask for. It’s like a cup of hot chocolate in a cool, creamy dip!
- Hot chocolate lovers will love the twist on a traditional cup of cocoa.
- This no bake dessert dip is so quick to whip up. With only 2 steps, it will take you less than 10 minutes from start to finish.
- Similar to a “fluff” dip, it has all the sweet flavors of marshmallow and milk chocolate.
- This is a great make ahead dessert. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- The possibilities for dippers are endless!
- It’s a viral TikTok sensation like Booty Dip!
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Ingredients Needed
Frozen whipped topping – Use Cool Whip or something similar. Do not use canned whipped cream as it won’t hold.
Marshmallow fluff – Also known as marshmallow creme.
Hot cocoa mix – 2 packets of any instant hot chocolate mix such as Swiss Miss or Nestle. You can also make homemade!
Mini marshmallows – These are optional for garnish. You can also use mallow bits.
Mini chocolate chips – Optional, but not in my house! Chocolate shavings would also be a beautiful garnish.
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How to Make Hot Cocoa Dip
First: In a large bowl, gently stir the whipped topping, fluff, and hot cocoa mix together.
Second: Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish with tiny marshmallows and chocolate chips. Serve with animal crackers, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, and pretzels.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
What to Serve With It
- Shortbread cookies
- Animal crackers
- Graham crackers
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Fresh strawberries
- Candy canes
- Fresh fruit
- Pretzels
How long does it last?
You can make this the night before, just be sure to give it a stir before servings. Leave off the garnishes until ready to serve.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for a day or two.
Variations
- Add peppermint extract for a minty flavor. Just like this peppermint hot chocolate!
- Try some cinnamon and cayenne for a Mexican hot chocolate flavor.
- Use white chocolate coca mix and garnish with white chocolate chips.
- Fold in 4 ounces of cream cheese for a chocolate cheesecake flavor.
Can I make my own hot cocoa mix?
Yes, regular hot cocoa mix contain the following basic ingredients: Instant dry milk, cocoa powder and sugar.
Make homemade cocoa mix and customize it! Did you know you can also use it to make cookies?!
What’s the difference between miniature marshmallows and marshmallow bits?
Miniature marshmallows are just smaller than large marshmallows and useful in baking and garnishing desserts.
Marshmallow bits (a.k.a. mallow bits) are smaller and chewier in texture than regular marshmallows, but have a similar vanilla flavor. Mallow bits are similar to what you would find in Lucky Charms cereal.
Tapas Tips & Tricks
- There are so many tasty ways to eat this chocolatey dip. Some of my favorite dippers are shortbread, chocolate chip cookies, fresh fruit, and pretzels.
- You don’t want to over mix this dip, so go slow if you use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Stir and fold gently by hand.
- Leftover dip will stay fresh in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap for 2 days.
- Serve this dip chilled. Do not leave at room temperature for more than 1 hour or it will start to deflate.
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This delicious hot cocoa dip is the perfect treat for the season. The rich chocolate flavor of this easy holiday dessert will become a new family favorite.
Hot Cocoa Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
- ½ cup hot cocoa powder mix same as 2 packets, or roughly 3 ounces
- Mini marshmallows or mallow bits for garnish
- Mini chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the frozen topping, fluff, and hot cocoa mix.
- Stir to combine. Don’t overmix.
- Move to a serving bowl and garnish with mallow bits and chocolate chips.
- Serve with animal crackers, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, pretzels.
Notes
- There are so many tasty ways to eat this chocolatey dip. Some of my favorite dippers are shortbread, chocolate chip cookies, fresh fruit, and pretzels.
- You don’t want to over mix this dip, so do not use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Stir and fold gently by hand.
- Leftover dip will stay fresh in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap for 2 days.
- Serve this dip chilled. Do not leave at room temperature for more than 1 hour or it will start to deflate.
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