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Santa's Head Holiday Mug Recipe

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Dec 17 2025

15m

Serves 1

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Recipe information

Make Santa's Head Holiday Mug in just 15m. (10oz)

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Ingredients

Mug Base

Santa's Face Topping

Preparation

Prepare the Mug Base

1. Heat the Milk

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

2. Mix in Hot Cocoa

Once the milk is heated, whisk in 2 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix until fully dissolved.

3. Add Marshmallows

Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of marshmallows until they start to soften.

Assemble Santa's Face

4. Add Whipped Cream

Spoon 1/2 cup of whipped cream on top of the hot cocoa mixture to create Santa's beard.

5. Drizzle Chocolate Syrup

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup over the whipped cream to form the outline of Santa's face.

6. Create Santa's Hat

Place 5 red candy melts on top of the whipped cream to resemble Santa's hat.

7. Add Eyes

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on the whipped cream for Santa's eyes.

8. Add Mouth

Use black licorice or chocolate sprinkles to create a smile for Santa. Adjust quantity to taste.

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