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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy hot chocolate with peppermint and whipped cream on top.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • whipped cream for topping
  • 2 tbsp crushed candy canes

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often.
  2. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
  3. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
  5. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

Notes

Use real peppermint extract sparingly, a little goes a long way.