Easy 3-Ingredient Hot Cocoa Dip

Are you looking for a fun and delicious dessert to serve at parties? This Easy 3-ingredient Hot Cocoa Dip is sure to be a hit!

This simple yet decadent treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday parties. And with just three ingredients, you can create a rich and creamy dip that will be sure to impress your guests in minutes!

You will love this recipe because of how easy it is to make! You only need three simple ingredients to make the base dip, but you can customize it to your liking. The possibilities are endless!

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• 🥘 Ingredients
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• 🧂Substitutions
• 📖 Fun Variations
• 🍽 Equipment Used
• 🥡 Storage
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🥘 Ingredients

• Marshmallow fluff - I used this Mashmallow Fluff
• Cool Whip - regular or light is fine - must be thawed!
• Hershey’s cocoa - I suggest using a high-quality cocoa
• Mini marshmallows (optional) - I used the white ones
• Graham crackers (optional) - regular or chocolate work great

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🥣 Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the ingredients

• In a medium bowl, add the Marshmallow fluff, Cool Whip, and cocoa powder. 

Step 2: Serve your hot chocolate dessert

• Serve your delicious hot chocolate dip with graham crackers or any of your favorite dippers like fresh strawberries, mini sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, pretzels, or anything else you like.

Hint: Top this delicious hot cocoa dip with some mini chocolate chips or candy cane bits for extra sweetness and presentation.

🧂Substitutions

• Marshmallow fluff - you can also use marshmallow creme.
• Cool Whip - use light Cool Whip for fewer calories.
• Hershey’s cocoa - you can use any high-quality cocoa. You could also use hot cocoa mix like Swiss Miss.
• Mini marshmallows - these are totally optional, and you can omit them if you wish.
• Graham crackers - this is an option dipper. You could also use Vanilla Wafers, animal crackers or fresh fruit.

📖 Fun Variations

• Mint Cocoa Dip - add a splash of peppermint extract or finely crushed candy cane bits to the mix.
• Cheesecake Chocolatey Dip - Add in some cream cheese to make a thicker, cheesecake-style dip.
• Dessert Charcuterie Board - spread this dip on a charcuterie board along with your favorite dippers to serve at parties.
• Extra Toppings - add as many toppings as you like to this dip. You could try white chocolate chips, sprinkles, an extra sprinkle of cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, and more.

🍽 Equipment Used

• Electric hand mixer
• Mixing bowl
• Serving bowl

🥡 Storage

Hot cocoa dip tastes great at room temperature or chilled! You can store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

If you want to make your dip ahead of time to prep for a party, you can make it a day in advance. Store it in the fridge and top it with your favorite toppings right before serving.

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