Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Quick stovetop peppermint hot chocolate is the best winter treat! It is prepared on the stovetop by melting simple ingredients together. The result is a piping hot cupful of the perfect peppermint hot chocolate.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings servings (1 cup each)

Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

3 quart saucepan

Ingredients

▢ 4 cups whole milk (sub for 2% or a dairy free version such as oat milk)
▢ ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar
▢ ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
▢ 1 candy cane or peppermint stick crushed
▢ ¼ teaspoon vanilla
▢ ⅛ teaspoon pure peppermint extract

Instructions

In a medium saucepan mix together milk, sugar and cocoa powder.
Heat over medium heat until milk begins to steam.
Once milk is warmed through, add in chocolate chips, vanilla, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint.
Continue to warm on medium heat. stirring frequently to prevent burning until chocolate chips are completely melted.
Ladle the hot chocolate into your favorite mugs.
Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, or additional crushed peppermint.

Notes

Delicious toppings: whipped cream, mini marshmallows, or additional crushed peppermint.

If you do not have a peppermint stick you can use an additional 1/8 teaspoon of peppermint extract instead.

To crush the peppermint candy: I typically place it in a Ziplock bag and use a meat tenderizer to crush the peppermint.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 4gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 407IUCalcium: 321mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Homemade hot chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Hot Cocoa, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Stovetop Hot Choloate

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