Description
A rich and creamy peppermint hot chocolate perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts. Stir well.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- Use non-dairy milk for a vegan option.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Add more or less peppermint extract based on taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, holiday drinks