Description
A warm and comforting peppermint hot chocolate perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
- Add cocoa powder and sugar, whisking until dissolved.
- Stir in chocolate chips until melted.
- Add peppermint extract and mix well.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to taste.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan option.
- Can add crushed peppermint candy for garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint hot chocolate, hot chocolate, peppermint