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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

This festive Christmas Peppermint Hot Chocolatehits the spot any night of the year. It's perfect to share with santa too!

Cook Time
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Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup hot water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups milk Dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (or more/less to taste)
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream crushed peppermints, marshmallows

Instructions

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  1. Combine the cocoa, sugar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, stir constantly until the mixture boils.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil. Remove from the heat, add vanilla and peppermint extract and stir well. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • * Nutritional info is calculated without whipped cream and chopped candy canes. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cup Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 40.1g (13%) Protein 9.1g (18%) Fat 5.6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 19.7mg (7%) Sodium 190.4mg (8%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 37.6g (75%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cup
Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 40.1g 13%
Protein 9.1g 18%
Fat 5.6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 19.7mg 7%
Sodium 190.4mg 8%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 37.6g 75%

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