Description
Cozy, creamy peppermint hot chocolate made with real chocolate, warm milk, and a touch of peppermint extract. Perfect for winter nights and holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces quality semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- mint candy canes, crushed
- whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Add the milk to a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, then add the chopped chocolate and peppermint extract. Whisk slowly until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the hot chocolate into two cups and top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes (or a whole candy cane), if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 16.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48.6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12.3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Winter Beverage