Easy Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

This easy Peppermint Hot chocolate recipe is a wonderful hot chocolate recipe for the holiday season. Made with all the flavors of delicious cocoa, with a hint of peppermint flavor this Candy Cane hot chocolate is addicting. 

This peppermint cocoa recipe is made with simple ingredients and does not take long to make. It goes wonderfully with cookies, cakes and pies.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This hot chocolate with peppermint s delicious and simple to make in about 15 minutes on your stove top..

This festive holiday drink is very versatile – we’ve got some fun variations below.

How drinks are a perfect way to warm up in the winter months and it is a fun way to celebrate a cozy evening watching movies or playing games. It is also nice for a Christmas party or on Christmas morning.

This mint hot chocolate is kid-friendly and a fun way to celebrate the winter holiday season.

These are ​​easy enough for a weekday treat or at your holiday table.

Ingredients For Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This recipe only requires only a few ingredients. 

milk – I use whole milk but you can use almond or oat milk.

cream

chocolate chips – you can use white chocolate, milk chocolate or semi-sweet chips. Use a good quality chip for the best chocolate flavor.

sugar

peppermint extract 

marshmallows

crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed

• large saucepan
• wooden spoon or whisk
• mugs
• measuring cups and measuring spoons

How to Make Hot Chocolate with Peppermint

Step By Step Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients.
2. Whisk together until sugar and chocolate chips are dissolved.
3. Pour into mugs or cups.
4. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

To make this super festive for a party, add a candy cane and a piece of peppermint chocolate or two for a fun treat.

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

• You can double or triple the recipe for a hot cocoa bar.
• For a quicker recipe, add 2 drops of peppermint extract to the prepared hot cocoa mix.

Recipe Notes, Variations, and Substitutions

• You can make this with either chocolate chips or cocoa powder. both taste delightful.
• For a creamy peppermint flavor, add a splash of peppermint creamer.
• You can substitute unsweetened cocoa powder for the chips.
• You can add a shot or expresso or 1/2 cup of strong coffee for a peppermint mocha flavor.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

• For best results, serve with whipped cream and top with crushed candy canes or serve with peppermint sticks.
• Instead of whipped cream, you can serve with miniature marshmallows.
• You can substitute the milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

More Hot Cocoa Recipe Ideas

Easy Hot Chocolate  Mix

White Chocolate Cocoa

Slow Cooker Hoy Chocolate

Hot Chocolate Bombs

Builda a hot chocolate bar!

Grinch Hot Chocolate

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I hope you loved this homemade hot cocoa recipe.  There is nothing like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day.

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