Description
A rich and creamy hot chocolate infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Use peppermint syrup instead of extract for a stronger flavor.
- Top with marshmallows if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
