Yield: 2 cups
Five Ingredient Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
If you were looking for a rich, creamy, decadent, slightly peppermint-y hot chocolate, search no further. This five ingredient peppermint hot chocolate recipe is super easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is perfect to enjoy on a cold winter morning. I picture myself bundling up on the couch, watching a Christmas movie, and sipping on this hot chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 mL) milk of choice, whole milk, skim milk, nut milk, etc.
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar, if needed
Instructions
- In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Whisk until combined and the mixture is simmering.
- Add the chocolate and stir until combined and the chocolate is melted. Pour into two mugs and top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, etc., and enjoy!
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