Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate is creamy, rich, and full of festive peppermint flavor. Better than Starbucks or Swiss Miss and perfect for Christmas movie nights and holiday parties!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or more for a sweeter drink, see note 1
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 cup milk
- ¾ cup whipping cream or half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Combine the water, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar and salt together in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Stir in the milk and cream and heat until it starts to steam, but do not bring to a boil.
- Once it starts steaming, remove from heat and add the vanilla and peppermint. Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
Notes
- This is a not-too-sweet hot cocoa recipe, for a more standard amount of sweetness, increase the sugar to ½ cup and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mugCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1031IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 1mg
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