Peppermint Hot Chocolate
When winter comes, peppermint comes with it too! Move over Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint is here! This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the perfect winter and holiday drink. Enjoy with marshmallows and a candy cane.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Optional: peppermints, marshmallows, or whipped cream for topping.
Instructions
- Add heavy whipping cream, milk, sugar, and salt to a saucepan. Heat over low heat until milk steams but be careful not to boil.
- To warmed milk, add semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Serve topped with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Notes
Cooking Tip: Be sure to not burn the milk. Stirring frequently will help prevent this.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3mg