Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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This indulgent, festive, minty hot chocolate recipe is perfect for sipping on a cold day or during the holiday season. Don't miss the recipe notes for options and variations.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2% are best)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
- pinch kosher salt
- 3 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- whipped cream, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and peppermint extracts, and salt. Heat on the stove on medium-low until bubbles start to form around the side of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low, add chocolate and extracts, and whisk until melted, glossy, and thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and top with lightly-sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes.
Notes
- This hot chocolate is a very rich treat, much like a European drinking chocolate. A small serving is usually perfect for me. If you prefer your hot chocolate a little lighter, decrease chocolate to 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup). You can also omit the heavy cream and use 1-1/4 cups milk.
- Omit the sugar and substitute 2 ounces (1/3 cup) finely chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips for the semisweet chocolate.
- Omit the peppermint extract and substitute 2-3 tablespoons peppermint schnapps.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
831kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
366mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
77g
(154%)
Vitamin A
1460IU
(29%)
Calcium
413mg
(41%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1large or 2 small mugs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 831 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 831kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 77g | 154% |
| Vitamin A | 1460IU | 29% |
| Calcium | 413mg | 41% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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