Peppermint Hot Chocolate

white mug with peppermint hot chocolate, whipped cream, surrounded by red and white Christmas decorations.

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5 from 1 vote

Rich, creamy hot chocolate with a bright peppermint twist! The perfect pick-me-up to warm you up.

Course Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 522kcal

Author Marlynn Schotland

Equipment

saucepan

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir in the milk, cream, sugar, and salt.
When the cream mixture starts to heat up, add the chopped chocolate and whisk until melted.
Whisk in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
Pour into two mugs and top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and chocolate shavings, as desired.
Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Makes approximately 2 servings.

Chocolate: for the best results, use chocolate baking bars and not chocolate chips, as the bars will melt better. However, you can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips if you need to. You may need to stir a bit more to melt evenly.

Dairy-free: I've made this with all dairy-free ingredients and it is just as delicious! Substitute your favorite dairy-free heavy cream, almond milk, and dairy-free whipping cream.

Chocolate richness: this recipe makes a rich, decadent, super chocolatey hot chocolate. If you want it to be less rich in chocolate flavor, add a little more milk and/or use less chocolate.

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