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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Published: Dec 22, 2021 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate in mugs with candy canes.

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

Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

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.

Chocolate in Saucepan

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 ½ 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!

Don't forget to bookmark this recipe.

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Raquel Pineira
This Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe is an easy cocoa treat. Made with just a few simple ingredients with a touch of peppermint flavor.
5 from 37 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course beverages, Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 752 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • mugs
  • measuring cups and measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips white chocolate, milk chocolate or semi-sweet
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Peppermint extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, add all ingredients.
  • Whisk together until sugar and chocolate chips dissolve.
  • Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Nutrition

Calories: 752kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 6gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 251mgSugar: 43gVitamin A: 1947IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 1mg
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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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  1. Tamara

    December 28, 2021 at 7:56 am

    Holy yum. I've never been a hot cocoa person but I've been loving it lately. Slow sipping the magic!

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