Description
A rich, creamy hot chocolate infused with a refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for cozy holiday nights or chilly winter mornings.
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate Base
- 2 cups milk (dairy or oat milk)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
- Mix Cocoa and Sugar: Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar until fully combined and smooth.
- Melt Chocolate Chips: Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the warm milk mixture and whisk continuously until the chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir in the peppermint extract thoroughly to evenly distribute the cool, minty flavor throughout the hot chocolate.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, then top generously with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes for a festive finish.
Notes
- Add a shot of espresso to create a peppermint mocha variation.
- Substitute with your favorite dairy-free milk like almond or soy to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
