Grinch Hot Chocolate (White Hot Chocolate Recipe)

Grinch Hot Chocolate is perfect for anyone whose favorite Christmas movie is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” In less than 10 minutes, you can enjoy rich, warm white hot chocolate that goes perfectly with a cold, Grinch-themed night!

Grinch Hot Chocolate

I absolutely love white hot chocolate and nothing is better than homemade hot chocolate, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. Melted white chocolate chips with milk, vanilla, and heavy cream make the dreamiest white chocolate hot chocolate. By adding peppermint extract (which is optional), your hot chocolate will taste like pastel buttermints—mmmm!

Your whole family will get the Christmas spirit when make this Creamy White Chocolate Cocoa and cozy up to watch a Grinch movie!

I seem to be on a streak with Grinch-themed recipes this holiday season, and you do not want to miss a single one of them! Check out the list below of the posted recipes and the ones in my queue.

More Fun Grinch Recipes

• Grinch Cookies (these are not Grinch Cake Mix Cookies)
• Grinch Shots
• Easy Grinch Cake + 10 More Grinch Cake Ideas!
• Grinch Punch
• Grinch Fudge (coming soon!mGrinch Pancakes (coming soon!)
• Grinch Popcorn
• Grinch Rice Krispies (coming soon!)

Equipment Needed

• Medium Saucepan
• Whisk
• Mugs

Ingredients

These simple ingredients come together easily for an adorable Grinch treat full of holiday spirit. And the key to this delicious and smooth hot chocolate is the combo of whole milk and heavy cream. It’s rich and the perfect drink for a cold night.

Green Hot Chocolate

• White Chocolate Chips
• Whole Milk
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Vanilla Extract
• Peppermint Extract (for cool minty flavor!)
• Green Food Coloring – this is the key to changing your tasty hot chocolate into the bright green color of the Grinch Green!

Find the complete recipe with ingredients measurements in the printable recipe card below.

Toppings

• Red Heart Sprinkles to represent the Grinch’s heart
• Whipped Cream 
• Candy canes for garnish and stirring

How to Make Grinch Hot Chocolate

Making this creamy green hot chocolate drink only takes a few minutes and a few ingredients. 

1. Melt the white chocolate chips in your saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
2. Once completely melted, heat your milk in the microwave until warm, about 60 seconds, then pour the hot milk into the saucepan with the melted white chocolate, and continue stirring constantly.
3. Next, pour in the heavy cream, vanilla, peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring to get the perfect green Grinch color, continue stirring until well mixed and hot.
4. Pour into your favorite glass mugs, so you can see the green, then add whipped cream, candy hearts on top of the whipped cream, and enjoy!

Variations and Substitutions

• White Chocolate Chips. White chocolate chips can sometimes be hard to melt (depending on the brand). Other alternatives are white baking chocolate, white candy melts or green candy melts (easier to melt but not pure chocolate). 
• Peppermint Extract. If you want to skip this extract (or you don’t have any on hand) you could stir your hot beverage with candy canes to add peppermint flavor.
• Other Toppings:
  • Mini marshmallows
  • A Jumbo Heart Sprinkle
  • Red sprinkles
  • Green Sprinkles
• Whipped Cream. You can use canned whipped cream for ease, or make fresh homemade whipped cream.

Slow Cooker Grinch Hot Chocolate

This recipe can absolutely be made in your slow cooker or crock pot. Here’s how:

1. Combine the white chocolate chips, milk, heavy cream, and extracts in your slow cooker.
2. Cook over low heat for 1 to 1 ½ hours, stirring frequently to ensure the chocolate melts slowly and evenly.
3.  Once the chocolate has fully melted, add food coloring gradually, stirring until you get the perfect Grinch green.
4. Top your delicious Grinch Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles!
5. Enjoy

Serving Suggestions

This Creamy White Hot Chocolate is perfect for so many occasions. Here are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy this delicious drink:

• Christmas Eve with Christmas Cookies
• Family Movie Night
• Christmas Morning
• Grinch Theme Party at School
• Christmas Celebrations 

Storage Directions

Store any leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container in the fridge, such as a mason jar, for 2-3 days. Enjoy this often during the holiday season.

More Christmas Recipes

• Old Fashioned Italian Cream Cake Recipe
• 10+ Delicious Eggnog Desserts
• The Ultimate Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies Recipe
• Hot Chocolate Cookies
• Slow Cooker White Hot Chocolate