Peppermint Hot Chocolate Drink: 7 Festive Variations to Try
This peppermint hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and made with real dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and a touch of peppermint extract. It’s the perfect festive drink for cold winter nights and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a small pot and heat over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes. Do not boil.
- Add chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Whisk continuously every 10 seconds until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until rich and creamy, but do not let it boil.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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