Description
Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the ultimate winter treat that wraps you in warmth and cheer. This creamy delight combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a festive touch. Perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings, this drink evokes cherished memories and creates new ones with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 34mg