Peppermint Hot Chocolate

You'll love sipping on this creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate. A combination of cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract make this hot chocolate extra flavorful and delicious! Ready in minutes.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Servings see notes for smaller quantities

Calories 422kcal

Author Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

4 cups milk preferably whole milk or 2%
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract more to taste

Instructions

Place milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk frequently until the cocoa powder and sugar have dissolved and the mixture is hot (but not boiling).
Add the chocolate chips and stir frequently until melted. Add peppermint extract. Stir to combine. Taste and add more extract (a few drops), if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

SMALLER SERVINGS

2 servings:

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup chocolate chips
⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract

1 single serving:

1 cup milk
1 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1-2 drops peppermint extract

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