Description
A festive and creamy hot chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping
- Candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
- Add peppermint extract and chocolate chips, stirring until melted.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan option.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Christmas, Peppermint, Hot Chocolate, Beverage