Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Take your hot chocolate to the next level amn make this Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe. Load it up or keep it simple, either way it hits the spot!
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ cup plus 2 TBS sugar more or less to your taste
- ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate of your choice
- pinch salt
- ¾ cups boiling water
- 6 cups of milk
- splash of vanilla
- 6 TBS crushed candy cane or peppermints (you can also use peppermint extract)
Optional Toppings
- marshmallows
- Homemade Whipped Cream or store-bought
- crushed candy cane or peppermint sticks for garnish
- chocolate syrup for drizzling
- festive or red jimmies / sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a pot and bring to a simmer stirring often.
- Stir or whisk until the peppermint bits have melted and the hot chocolate is steaming hot. Do not boil.
- If making ahead for another day or as needed use. Cool completely on the stove, uncovered. Then store in a milk container or large mason jar. Reheat to steaming when ready to enjoy.
- Top each mug of hot chocolate with a handful of mini marshmallows (make sure you have a big enough mug) then a crazy amount of whipped cream followed by a drizzle of chocolate syrup, more crushed candy canes and a spritz of red sprinkles. Face plant!
- If you have never made homemade whipped cream before, here is my recipe...You will never go back to store-bought!
Notes
Make ahead to enjoy when ready.
Cut the recipe in half to make a smaller quantity.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servings | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 3mg