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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink for cold winter days!  I love the sweet and creamy white chocolate with a hint of peppermint and the melty crunchy candy cane pieces mixed in. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 442 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
For the Topping:
  • whipped topping
  • Crushed candy canes
For the Candy Cane Rim (optional)
  • white chocolate
  • Crushed candy canes

Instructions

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  1. Combine the cream, milks, peppermint extract and chocolate chips in a slow cooker or over the stove on low heat. Stir occasionally until chocolate chips have dissolved.
  2. Bring mix to desired temperature then serve in mugs and top with whipped topping and crushed candy cane pieces.
For Candy Cane Rims
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  1. Crush candy canes and place in a bowl.
  2. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave. Cook for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted. Dip rim into the bowl.
  3. Immediately dip into the crushed candy canes until the white chocolate is covered.

Notes

  • Make sure to heat the chocolate with low heat while you are melting the chips. Microwave in a glass bowl for thirty seconds, whisk, then repeat until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Or combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir until melted. You can cook it in a saucepan too. Just make sure to stir constantly on medium heat or the chocolate chips can burn and leave you with a scalded flavor. 
  • If you can’t find peppermint extract, you can also use peppermint oil. Oils are more concentrated than extracts, so you only need to use a 1:4 ratio of oil to extract. So, for this recipe you would use ¼ teaspoon oil.
  • You can also add peppermint syrup - there are dozens of delicious syrups available at the grocery store.

Nutrition Information

Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 469mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 49g (98%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 371mg (37%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442

% Daily Value*

Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 469mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 49g 98%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 371mg 37%
Iron 1mg 6%

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