Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Make creamy peppermint hot chocolate with milk, chocolate and alcohol-free peppermint candy. Learn how to balance sweetness and heat without scorching.
Servings 4 cups
Calories 320kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips 70% or higher cocoa content
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows optional
- 1 cup whipped cream optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, dark chocolate chips, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the hot milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly, until the hot chocolate is smooth and hot.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness and peppermint flavor to your liking.
- If desired, top with mini marshmallows and whipped cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 25g