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Grinch Hot Chocolate

Dec 8, 2025 · Leave a Comment

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Make your holidays extra magical with this Grinch Hot Chocolate! Ultra creamy and sweet, this festive white hot chocolate drink is topped with whipped cream and a Grinchy red heart. Easy to make, even in large batches!

Green Grinch hot chocolate in a glass mug with a stem. The hot chocolate is topped with whipped cream, small red heart sprinkles, and a peppermint candy cane.

Grinch Hot Chocolate

Bring a little Whoville magic to your holiday season with this creamy, cozy Grinch Hot Chocolate! Made with white chocolate, milk, half-and-half, and bright green food coloring, this festive Christmas drink is rich, sweet, and incredibly fun, especially with that signature red “Grinch heart” sprinkle on top.

These fun, festive drinks are perfect for cozying up on the couch with the whole family and watching Christmas movies.

If you want a Christmas drink that always gets smiles (and seconds), this is it.

Why You’ll Love This Grinch Hot Chocolate

  • Ultra rich & creamy: The combination of milk, half-and-half, and white chocolate gives the smoothest, silkiest texture.
  • Whoville-perfect color: Green gel food coloring makes the drink vibrant without watering it down.
  • Kid-approved & party-ready: An easy holiday drink everyone gets excited about, especially with the cute heart sprinkles.
  • Ready in minutes: Just heat, stir, color, and serve.
Close up of the whipped cream and red heart sprinkles on top of green Grinch hot chocolate.

Where to Get Red Heart Sprinkles

In the photos, I used these red heart sprinkles. I have also been on the hunt for a dye-free red heart sprinkle, but have not had any luck yet.

However, I did find these Supernatural dye-free red melting chocolates, and they can be melted and put into these cute heart molds! Their green coloring will also work great for the hot chocolate to be totally dye free.

Can You Make Grinch Hot Chocolate in the Slow Cooker?

Yes! Combine all of the ingredients to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on the low setting for about 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Serve immediately topped with whipped cream, or change your slow cooker to the warm setting to keep it hot until ready to serve.

Two glass mugs with stems filled with green Grinch hot chocolate, surrounded by marshmallows, a candy cane, and red and black buffalo plaid linen napkin on a white rustic wood background. The front mug is topped with mini marshmallows and red heart sprinkles and the other mug is topped with whipped cream.

More Holiday Drink Recipes You'll Love

  • Mint White Hot Chocolate - Creamy, cozy white hot chocolate infused with cool mint flavor. The perfect winter warm-up for holiday movie nights and festive sips.
  • Eggnog Martini - A rich, creamy holiday cocktail made with eggnog, vanilla vodka, and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Elegant, indulgent, and perfect for Christmas parties.
  • Homemade Eggnog - Classic, ultra-creamy homemade eggnog made with real dairy, warm spices, and vanilla. So much better than store-bought and incredibly easy!
  • Cranberry Moscow Mule - A festive twist on the classic mule with tart cranberry, fresh lime, and spicy ginger beer. Bubbly, refreshing, and Christmas-party ready.
  • Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer - Sweet, minty, candy-cane–inspired coffee creamer that turns every cup into a cozy holiday treat. Made with simple ingredients in minutes.

Grinch Hot Chocolate Video

Green Grinch hot chocolate in a glass mug with a stem. The hot chocolate is topped with whipped cream, small red heart sprinkles, and a peppermint candy cane.

Grinch Hot Chocolate

Make your holidays extra magical with this Grinch Hot Chocolate! Ultra creamy and sweet, this festive white hot chocolate drink is topped with whipped cream and a Grinchy red heart.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grinch Hot Chocolate
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Bright green gel food coloring
  • Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
  • Red heart sprinkles to top- for the Grinch's heart!

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add milk and half-and-half, and heat over medium heat until steam-y but not boiling.
    2 cups milk, 2 cups half and half
  • Stir in the white chocolate and sugar. Continue stirring until chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is creamy.
    12 ounces white chocolate chips, ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring. Stir until smooth. Serve warm.
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Bright green gel food coloring
  • Pour into mugs for serving. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, and top with heart sprinkles.
    Whipped cream or marshmallows, Red heart sprinkles

Notes

Add ½ teaspoon peppermint extract for an extra festive twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink without whipped cream | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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