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A photo of a mug of peppermint hot chocolate with whipped cream and crushed candy canes on top

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

A delicious and refreshing hot chocolate flavored with peppermint
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 -6 peppermint candies or 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (optional)
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine milk, peppermint extract, and sugar in a saucepan
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling
  3. Add cocoa powder to the mixture and whisk until well combined
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the hot chocolate is hot and frothy
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in vanilla extract, if available
  6. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, if desired
  7. Serve immediately and garnish with crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings, if available