Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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5.0

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    424 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This thick and creamy peppermint hot chocolate can be whipped up in minutes with just a little chocolate, cream, and a few other ingredients you probably already have at home!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 TBS powdered sugar
  • 2 tsps peppermint extract
  • 4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate finely chopped
  • Mini marshmallows, whipped cream, or peppermint for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Start by combining your milk, cream, peppermint extract, and sugar in a medium saucepan on the stove. Turn the heat onto medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer but don’t boil.
  2. While you’re heating the mixture, melt the chocolate in the microwave on 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until fully melted.
  3. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the pan with the milk mixture from the heat and add the chocolate to the mixture. Whisk quickly to combine the chocolate with the milk mixture. 
  4. Pour into individual glasses and serve topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, or even peppermint pieces.

Notes

  • Watch the milk mixture closely so it doesn’t boil. You can put your pan on low-medium heat if your stove heats up quickly or cooks hot.
  • Melt the chocolate while the milk mixture is heating up so that you have the chocolate ready to add to the milk as soon as the milk is heated.
  • Serve and enjoy this peppermint hot chocolate immediately then get rid of any leftovers rather than trying to refrigerate and reheat.
  • Transfer hot chocolate to a slow cooker set to a low temperature if you want to keep the hot chocolate warm throughout a party or holiday gathering.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 404mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1023IU (20%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 404mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1023IU 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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