Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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Make homemade cocoa even more special with the addition of some minty flavor! This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and ready in ten minutes!
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I love homemade hot chocolate, it’s so much better than those powdered mixes! We enjoy it least once a week during the cooler months at our house, which gives me plenty of time to experiment with flavors. Today’s recipe is definitely a favorite that gets made multiple times a year!
I love this simple hot chocolate recipe! It’s is fast to make and only takes 3 ingredients
Ingredients
- milk
- chocolate chips
- peppermint extract
Step by step
- Simply combine 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and heat over medium heat until the chocolate is melted.
- Add in some peppermint extract, stir and serve!
See, I told you it was easy! See the video below to watch it in action!
Tips for best results
- You can choose what type of milk to use. I generally use 2% because that’s what I have on hand but if you want a thicker, richer result use whole milk or half milk and half heavy cream.
- Stirring often is crucial to avoid burning the milk and chocolate, don’t skip that step!
- Do not try to speed this up by making on high temperature as you may scorch it. Slow and steady wins in this recipe!
FAQs
You can use food-grade essential oil instead of extract but the oil is more concentrated so add a drop at a time and taste-test until you get your desired level of minty-ness.
For the over-21 crowd you can add peppermint schnapps instead of the extract for the same flavor. I usually add an ounce at a time until you get the taste you want.
You can make it ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until ready to drink. You can reheat on the stovetop.
Easily double or triple this recipe. When serving at large gatherings, keep warm in a crockpot set on low.
Top with any combination of whipped cream, crushed candy canes, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or make a hot chocolate bar for guests and let them customize their own!
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
Make homemade cocoa even more special with the addition of some minty flavor! This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and ready in ten minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Combine milk and chocolate chips in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat stirring often.
- Continue to heat until chocolate is completely melted.
- Add peppermint extract and stir to mix.
- Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- You can choose what type of milk to use. I generally use 2% because that’s what I have on hand but if you want a thicker, richer result use whole milk or half milk and half heavy cream.
- Stirring often is crucial to avoid burning the milk and chocolate, don’t skip that step!
- Do not try to speed this up by making on high temperature as you may scorch it. Slow and steady wins in this recipe!
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: drink
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 643
- Sugar: 76.5 g
- Sodium: 102.9 mg
- Fat: 32.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 84.2 g
- Protein: 16.3 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
