Description
Rich and creamy Christmas hot chocolate with a touch of peppermint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Whipped cream for topping
- Candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add chocolate chips and continue stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for better flavor.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for varied sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: christmas hot chocolate, holiday drink, cocoa, festive beverage