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Homemade Christmas Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Delicious Homemade Christmas Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

This Homemade Christmas Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a delightful, rich treat perfect for the festive season.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy and Chocolate
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chunks, or shavings
  • 3 tablespoons peppermint syrup

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and semisweet chocolate.
  2. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil while whisking constantly.
  3. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and whisk in the peppermint syrup.
  4. Let cool to your desired temperature, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with toppings like whipped cream, sprinkles, or a splash of vanilla extract.

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