Holiday Hot Cocoa Dip (So Easy and So Festive!)

This indulgent Holiday Hot Cocoa Dip is one you’ll want to save! Our chocolate dessert dip is a simple, 5 ingredient that’s perfect for any holiday gathering or party.  Just mix, chill, and serve with your favorite dippers!

We love using TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow Milk for this recipe—it adds that rich, authentic cocoa flavor without needing to melt chocolate or make a mix.

I don’t know what it is about the holidays and dips, but they go together as much as Rudolph and Santa, or candy canes and Christmas trees!

I don’t know about you, but I kind of miss the old days where holiday parties were filled with friends bringing their “famous” dish to every holiday party. That tradition, the investment in offering a little of their time and love to a gathering of friends and family seems a little lost with the convenience of the world.

But I’m bringing it back.

Whether it’s our famous Baked Brie or Peggy’s Creamy Baked Artichoke Dip, there’s room for everyone and every taste bud at my house. In fact, come on, I can’t be the only one that misses the nostalgia of family favorite recipes showing up around the holidays.

What Recipe Do You Think of For the Holidays?

It’s not Christmas at our house without our chocolate peanut butter truffles. And if we are talking about a whole holiday meal, our potato rolls, brown sugar ham and sweet potato casserole are everything the holidays should be.

In recent years, we can’t miss making our chewy gingerbread man cookies. They are unlike any other cookie you’ve ever had! Trust me and make these cookies!

What recipes are part of your holiday traditions?

Ingredients for Hot Cocoa Dip

You only need 5 ingredients to make this holiday dessert dip…

• Chocolate Pudding Powder: Adds rich chocolate flavor and thick, silky texture.
• TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow Milk: Deepens cocoa flavor and keeps the dip creamy.
• Cream Cheese: Adds body and a hint of tang to balance the sweetness.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: Sweetens and gives the dip a smooth, rich finish.
• Cool Whip: Lightens the texture for a fluffy, mousse-like feel.

How to Make Hot Cocoa Dip

Grab your kiddos and head to the kitchen to whip up this easy no bake chocolate dip! It’s easy enough that children of any age can help.

• Make the Pudding: In a bowl, whisk the pudding powder and milk together until smooth and set aside to thicken.
• Beat: Beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
• Combine: Mix the pudding and cream cheese mixture together and fold in the whipped topping.
• Serve: Get all your favorite dippers and serve!

Variations of a Holiday Dip Recipe

• Cool Whip – if you’d prefer not to use cool whip, you can use 1 ½ cups of whipped cream instead. However, it tends to not thicken quite the same.
• Chocolate milk – please feel free to use your favorite chocolate milk for this recipe, but the TruMoo really packs more flavor.
• Flavor additions –Try mixing in some peppermint candies, m&ms, caramel drizzle and more!
• Garnishes – Try using sprinkles, crushed chocolate cookies, marshmallow creme, or nuts!

What to Dip in Hot Cocoa Dip

You can dip anything you want in this tasty chocolate dip, but here are a few of our favorite dippers: graham crackers, cookies, animal crackers, Nilla Wafers, pretzels or fruit.

Storage Tips

Leftover hot cocoa dip should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or snuggling up for a movie night, this Hot Cocoa Dip is the kind of treat that brings everyone together. It’s simple enough for the kids to help make and special enough to take to a party with the fam.

More Dessert Dips to Try:

• Brownie Batter Dip
• Brown Sugar Apple Dip
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
• Strawberry Fluff Fruit Dip
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

Watch How Easy this Holiday Dip is Made…