Jul 14 2026
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Snow Day Sipper Recipe

Inspired by Paper Plane
Time20m
Serves2

**served hot chocolate hazelnut & coconut syrup

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Ingredients

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Hot Chocolate Base

Hazelnut & Coconut Syrup

Method

Prepare the Hot Chocolate Base

  1. 1

    Heat the Milk

    In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of whole milk over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Mix in Cocoa Powder and Sugar

    Whisk in 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar into the steaming milk until fully dissolved and smooth.

  3. 3

    Add Vanilla and Salt

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.

Make the Hazelnut & Coconut Syrup

  1. 4

    Combine Syrups

    In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together 2 tablespoons of hazelnut syrup and 2 tablespoons of coconut syrup until well combined.

Assemble the Snow Day Sipper

  1. 5

    Combine Hot Chocolate and Syrup

    Pour the hot chocolate base into a large mug, leaving some space at the top for toppings. Add the hazelnut and coconut syrup mixture to the hot chocolate and stir well.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top the hot chocolate with 1 cup of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, 2 tablespoons of toasted coconut flakes, and 2 tablespoons of crushed hazelnuts for extra flavor and texture.

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