Peppermint Hot Chocolate: The Best Cozy Treat for Your Soul
Warm and rich, this peppermint hot chocolate is the perfect cozy treat for relaxing nights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- whipped cream for topping
- crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, stirring to combine.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less sugar.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peppermint Hot Chocolate