Spiked Baileys Hot Chocolate for Two
This Spiked Baileys Hot Chocolate recipe makes just enough creamy, cozy, warming hot chocolate for two. From scratch or with mix, on the stovetop or in the microwave!
Equipment
Ingredients
Baileys Hot Chocolate from Scratch
- 1 ½ cups milk dairy or unsweetened nondairy
- ¼ cup chocolate chips dark chocolate or semi-sweet
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder I use Dark cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
Baileys Hot Chocolate from Hot Chocolate Mix
- 6 tablespoons hot chocolate mix 1 packet hot chocolate mix usually = approx. 3 tablespoons
- 1 ½ cups milk or water dairy or unsweetened nondairy milk preferred
- ⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
From Scratch Stovetop Method
- To a pot or large saucepan, add the milk and chocolate chips over medium heat. Continue to heat, whisking frequently until chocolate chips are melted and integrated into the milk (about 3-5 minutes).1 ½ cups milk, ¼ cup chocolate chips
- Add the granulated sugar and cocoa powder and continue to heat and whisk, until your hot chocolate is smooth with no lumps.1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Remove from heat and stir in the Baileys Irish Cream. Serve hot with optional toppings (ideas listed above!).⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
From Scratch Microwave Method
- Add the milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and sugar to an extra-large mug or heat-safe glass (a Pyrex measuring cup works great!) and stir a couple of times to distribute the ingredients throughout the milk.1 ½ cups milk, ¼ cup chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Whisk to combine melted chocolate chips, sugar, and cocoa powder into the milk. If the chips aren't completely melted, continue to microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Add Baileys Irish Cream and serve hot with optional toppings (ideas listed above!
Hot Chocolate Mix Method
- Make two servings of hot chocolate according to the instructions on the packet or cannister. Use milk, even if the instructions offer an option to use water.6 tablespoons hot chocolate mix, 1 ½ cups milk or water
- Add the Baileys and serve hot with optional toppings (ideas listed above!⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
Notes
- Adding the Baileys after removing the hot chocolate from heat will give you a more prominent Baileys flavor.
- To half this recipe for a single serving, use 3/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 3 tablespoons Baileys
- The amount of Baileys in this recipe is a suggestion to get the most balanced Baileys Hot Chocolate flavor, but you can add as much as you like!
- For delicious toppings for this Hot Chocolate, check out this Pumpkin Whipped Cream and/or Peppermint Whipped Cream!
- For even more Baileys Hot Chocolate, check out these Baileys Hot Chocolate Bombs and this Baileys Hot Chocolate Tart.
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