Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Treat yourself to this decadent (and easy to make) Peppermint Hot Cocoa this winter!
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
For Hot Chocolate:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
For Topping (Optional):
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 crushed candy cane
Instructions
Prepare Hot Chocolate:
- Pour milk into a small saucepan. Add cocoa powder and sugar, then whisk until mostly combined.
- Warm over medium heat until hot, continuing to whisk. Do not boil.
- Stir in peppermint extract, then divide cocoa between 2 to 3 mugs.
- Serve topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with crushed candy cane bits, or with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Prepare Topping:
- While cocoa heats, combine heavy cream and sugar in a stand mixer bowl.
- Using the whisk attachment, mix until cream holds a medium to stiff peak (depending on preference), gradually increasing speed as cream gains more body.
Notes
This recipe makes two large servings (about 1 ½ cups each) or three small servings (about 1 cup each). Calories were calculated based on three servings and without the optional toppings.
If you are serving a crowd, feel free to double, triple, or even quadruple the recipe.
While this recipe can be made with any type of milk, whole milk works best. For extra rich cocoa, use half heavy cream (or half-and-half) and half whole milk.
For a vegan option, substitute your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk. Creamier options, like oat or soy, will work best. This soy milk is my favorite ... it's thick, creamy, and has a neutral flavor (tastes just like regular milk!).
Whipped cream may also be prepared using a hand mixer or by hand with a whisk.
Make sure to read all the info before this recipe card for tons of tips, recipe variations, topping ideas, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal
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