Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the ultimate Christmas hot chocolate. Decadent and infused with peppermint extract, it's easy to make in less than 10 minutes!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword hot chocolate

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 431kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

1/2 cup (3 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips
1 Tbsp light brown sugar, use 1/2 Tbsp if you want it less sweet
2 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp peppermint extract, can add less or more

Toppings

Marshmallows, large or mini
Grated chocolate
2 peppermint candy canes, optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan, add chocolate chips and brown sugar. Pour in the milk. Place saucepan over a medium-high heat on the stovetop.
Heat gently while whisking so the chocolate chips melt evenly and don’t stick to the bottom, about 3-4 minutes. Do not bring it to a boil or a simmer.
Once steam is coming off the surface, remove from the heat.
Whisk through the peppermint extract, adding less or more if desired.
To create foam, whisk vigorously until foam forms.
Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows and chocolate shavings.
Optional: Place a whole candy cane into each drink where it melts and dissolves, creating even more peppermint flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

Make it dairy-free: Use your favorite dairy-free milk.

Store leftovers: Allow the hot chocolate to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight glass jar, such as a mason jar, or a sealed container. Store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Make it in advance: You can also prepare the hot chocolate ahead of time using the same storage method above.

Reheat: In a saucepan on the stovetop over low-medium heat. Be sure to whisk it well to recombine any ingredients that may have settled, heating it up to your preferred temperature.

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