Description
A rich and creamy hot chocolate infused with peppermint, perfect for cozy winter nights and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and sugar, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use whole milk or a bit of sweetened condensed milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, peppermint, Christmas drink, holiday recipe, comforting beverage