Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    243 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

You can make a warming cup of peppermint hot chocolate at home with just a few pantry staples and a candy cane. No special extracts or syrups needed.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 full-size candy cane *
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup milk any percentage
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped Cream optional for topping
  • mini marshmallows optional for topping
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Instructions

  1. Place candy cane in a zip top bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the candy into small crumbs.
  2. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine candy cane pieces, sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Stir until sugar and cocoa powder are smooth and candy cane has mostly dissolved.
  3. Add milk and salt and stir. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches your desired temperature and candy cane has completely dissolved.
  4. Pour into an 8-ounce mug and top with optional whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *One large candy cane is equal to about 3 or 4 minis.
  • Microwave instructions: Make sure to crush your candy cane extra finely if you’re going to make this in the microwave. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, crushed candy cane and water in a mug. Stir until well-mixed and microwave for 15 seconds.
  • Stir until candy cane pieces are mostly dissolved before adding the milk. Microwave 1 minute to 1 ½ minutes, until steaming, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 243kcal (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%

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

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