Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Warm and comforting, this Ultimate Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is the perfect treat for chilly days. Made with rich chocolate, creamy milk, and refreshing peppermint, it's sure to satisfy your cravings and warm you up!
Servings: 3
Calories: 636kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk *we love using whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips *miniature is best
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 peppermint candies *or candy canes
- Toppings of choice (whipped cream, sprinkles, crushed peppermint, candies, etc.)
Instructions
- To a medium sauce pan, add milk, cream, sugar, salt, chocolate chips, and peppermint candies.
- Heat over medium heat until steamy, and chocolate chips have dissolved, careful not to boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
- Top with whipped cream and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1mug | Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 4mg
