Description
A cup of this Peppermint Hot Chocolate is so full of rich, chocolaty, silky smooth minty flavor to warm you up on even the coldest of winter days!
Ingredients
2 cups Milk
1 cup Heavy cream
1/3 cup Granulated sugar
3/4 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (or semi-sweet chocolate bar)
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
Optional Toppings
Candy Canes
Marshmallows
Whipped cream
Crushed Candy Canes
Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Add the milk and heavy cream to your sauce pan and stir while it’s on medium heat until it is warm.
- Once warm, stir in the sugar and chocolate. Continue stirring until all of the chocolate is melted and well mixed in with the other ingredients.
- When everything is well combined, remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Pour into mugs, add your desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Storage and Reheating:
Store in a glass jar with a tight lid or using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
To make ahead do not put any toppings on the hot chocolate before storing it (the exception would be a candy cane, it’s alright if one of those melts into the hot chocolate).
Putting hot chocolate in the fridge will thicken it, so use pan with the hot chocolate over the stove on low to medium-low heat, stirring often to warm up or reheat your hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
