Go Back
–+ servings
Peppermint Hot hocolate

Decadent Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe for Cozy Winter Nights

This Peppermint Hot Chocolate combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a warm winter treat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 831
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk
  • ? cup heavy cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 3 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips
  • ? teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ? teaspoon peppermint extract
  • whipped cream for garnish (optional)
  • marshmallows for garnish (optional)
  • crushed candy canes for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • pot
  • whisk
  • mug

Method
 

  1. In a pot, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and peppermint extracts, and salt. Heat on the stove on medium-low until bubbles start to form around the side of the pan.
  2. Reduce heat to low, add chocolate and extracts, and whisk until melted, glossy, and thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour into a mug and top with lightly-sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 831kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 12gFat: 49gSodium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 77g

Notes

Experiment with different types of chocolate or extracts to tailor the flavor to your liking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!