Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a cup of this rich, creamy homemade peppermint hot chocolate on a chilly winter night. It's easy to make, and your guests will love the festive flavors.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 463kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup milk whole or 2%
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Fresh sweetened whipped cream for topping
- Crushed peppermint for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and milk and heat the mixture, stirring regularly, over medium heat until small bubbles form on the surface and wisps of steam start to rise from the pot. Do not allow the mixture to come to a full boil.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Taste the hot chocolate and add more peppermint extract as needed until you reach your desired level of minty flavor.
- Continue to heat the mixture, while stirring, until the chocolate is melted and it is thick and creamy.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips with 4 ounces of white chocolate chips.
- Leftover hot chocolate can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 39.2g | Saturated Fat: 24.4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 19.8g | Calcium: 173mg