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How to Make Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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How to make peppermint hot chocolate that tastes just like Starbucks’—only better! Made with cocoa powder, real milk chocolate, peppermint extract, and your choice of milk. Add a shot of espresso to make it a peppermint mocha!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 hot chocolate
Calories 196
Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • small pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp milk chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract

Optional: For a Peppermint Mocha

  • 1 oz espresso
  • 1 Tbsp additional chopped chocolate

Topping Ideas

  • whipped cream
  • mini marshmallows
  • chocolate shavings or sprinkles
  • starlight mints crushed

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat, whisking vigorously to help froth the milk. (Whisking with a back-and-forth motion works better than a circular motion.)
  • Once simmering, add cocoa powder, sugar, and salt, whisking until dissolved.
  • Reduce heat to low and add chopped chocolate, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. (Option: If desired, add espresso and additional chocolate to make a peppermint mocha.) Whisk until melted and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve in a mug with marshmallows, whipped cream & sprinkles, or your favorite toppings!

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Notes

Nutrition Notes:

The nutrition for your peppermint hot cocoa will vary based on the type of milk you use.
Nutrition for Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix only, without milk:
126 calories | 4.2g fat | 21g carbs | 0.6g fiber | 20g sugars | 1.1g protein
157mg sodium | 2mg cholesterol
Nutrition for Peppermint Hot Chocolate made with 2% milk & topped with whipped cream:
286 calories | 11.2g fat | 36g carbs | 0.6g fiber | 33g sugars | 9.1g protein
292mg sodium | 22mg cholesterol
Nutrition provided below for peppermint hot chocolate made with unsweetened almond milk & topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 297mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 21g