Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe is the perfect drink for the cooler weather, especially during the Holidays! A rich,creamy hot chocolate with mint flavoring, so delicious.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or add to desired sweetness
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups whole milk*
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chunks or shavings
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint flavoring, to taste**
Instructions
- Add the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint flavoring into a medium saucepan. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
- Add the saucepan onto the stovetop and place over medium heat and bring to a light boil while constantly mixing. Continue mixing and cooking until all the chocolate has melted.
- Cook until the hot chocolate mixture is well incorporated and the chocolate has melted. TIP: Be sure not to bring the mixture to a boil or you will scorch the milk.
- Set aside to cool to your desired temperature and serve with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*For a richer and creamier hot chocolate, replace 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half.
**For the peppermint flavoring you can adjust the amount of flavoring according to desired peppermint taste. You can also use peppermint syrup or candy canes.