Hot Chocolate Dip Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

Fluffy and sweet, hot chocolate dip will be a hit at your next party – all the flavors of hot cocoa in an irresistible cool dip! Perfect with Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, and graham crackers.

Creamy and light, this chocolatey dip is a party favorite. It’s so easy to stir up, too. If you’re looking for a quick holiday appetizer, hot chocolate dip may be just the thing.

I know you all just love hot cocoa. We often make ginger spiced hot chocolate from scratch with this easy microwave recipe. With ginger or without, it’s a super easy recipe. This recipe for easy hot chocolate (with lactose-free option!) is made on the stove and you only need 4 ingredients: milk, chocolate chips, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Hot cocoa and homemade chewy chocolate chip cookies, a match made in heaven.

I started thinking, how can I make this favorite beverage into a cool creamy dip? Hmmm, let’s see, maybe using instant hot chocolate mix to flavor it, marshmallow fluff and whipped cream for creaminess and … wow! I think that’s about all we need.

P.S. Have you had a chance to try hot cocoa bombs? Kids are blown away by these Pop Rocks hot cocoa bombs! Oh, that pun was unintended, really! They make great gifts too. Pair them with some super fun marshmallow snowmen.

About this dip

Before we get started, I’d just like to clarify. This is not a warm dip. The name can be a little bit misleading. It’s not HOT chocolate dip (a heated chocolate dip) but “Hot Chocolate” Dip, like the beverage we all love to sip on in the winter months. If you like warm chocolate (and who doesn’t?), try slow cooker chocolate fondue.

This dip incorporates all the yummy goodness of a mug of steaming hot cocoa including the gooey marshmallows, only it’s cool and creamy. Add crisp cookies or crackers to dunk in the “hot chocolate” and you’ve got a real treat.

I’ll give you a quick overview of the recipe here but keep reading for the printable recipe card. It’s near the end of the post and has complete instructions and nutrition information.

What You’ll Need

• Whipped Topping: You’ll need an 8 oz. tub of whipped topping (Cool Whip is one brand) which is usually found in the freezer section of the grocery store. Thaw it for a few hours or overnight in the fridge before making this recipe.
• Marshmallow Fluff: This is sold in plastic tubs or jars and is shelf-stable (does not need to be refrigerated).
• Hot Cocoa Mix: You’ll need a half cup which is equivalent to a 3 oz. package. Choose your favorite brand.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances the chocolate flavor.
• Mini Marshmallows and Mini Chocolate Chips: These are optional but add a decorative and flavorful touch to the dip. These are fun little tiny marshmallows.

How To Make This Dip

Okay, this is pretty easy. Make sure your whipped topping is thawed. The best way to do that is to take it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge overnight.

Add the whipped topping, marshmallow fluff, hot cocoa mix, and vanilla to a mixing bowl. I like to use a small silicone scraper. It works great to get every last bit of the whipped topping and marshmallow fluff out of the containers.

Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients. The marshmallow fluff can be pretty sticky. You can also stir it by hand if you’re feeling energetic.

Scrape the hot cocoa dip into a decorative bowl and arrange mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips on top. It’s also fun to serve the dip in a large mug.

Serve the dip with your choice of cookies, pretzels (that sweet/salty combo!), or fruit.

If you’re feeling fancy, before you put the dip in the serving bowl, gussy up the bowl like the one in the photos. Simply melt white chocolate and dip the rim of the bowl in, and then add chocolate jimmies.

FAQs

Make It Your Own

As always, recipes are made to have fun with! Listed below are some fun variations to make this recipe your own.

• If you can’t get enough coffee in your life (me neither!), add a teaspoon of espresso powder for a mocha flavor.
• Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the hot chocolate dip for Mexican hot chocolate dip.
• Stir in mini M & Ms, crushed candy canes, Heath bars (toffee), or any other goodies you like.
• Omit the hot chocolate mix and substitute 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for a snickerdoodle or churro flavor.
• Just a thought: Wouldn’t this dip be great for churros or snickerdoodles? Forget the graham crackers and pretzels, I’m going for the good stuff!
• Serve with strawberries and other fruit instead of cookies or crackers.

Storage Tips

Hot chocolate dip can be stored in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container.

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