Get the Recipe: Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This homemade hot chocolate is laced with peppermint flavor and can be made both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. This recipe is made for 2, but it's easily doubled or tripled to serve your holiday crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup peppermint schnapps (or more milk for non-alcoholic)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (see note)
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- whipped cream, for topping
- Marshmallows, for topping
Instructions
- Combine milk, heavy cream, peppermint schnapps, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a light simmer. Do not boil.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in the microwave on 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until just melted.
- Whisk the melted chocolate into the milk mixture in the saucepan off the heat.
- Serve with whipped cream, marshmallows, or with a candy cane.
Notes
- If using peppermint schnapps, reduce peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon or omit completely, depending on how pepperminty you like it.
- Nutrition information does not include toppings.
- Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Pour hot chocolate back into a small pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through. If you're only reheating a single mug, you can also use the microwave. Make sure to stir well before drinking.
Calories: 1072kcal, Carbohydrates: 71g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 70g, Saturated Fat: 42g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 179mg, Sodium: 104mg, Potassium: 578mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 58g, Vitamin A: 1975IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 251mg, Iron: 4mg