It’s that time of year when the weather gets cold and it starts to snow. It’s too cold to go outside and you just want to cozy up indoors with a good book and a cup of something warm, whether it be tea, coffee, or anything else. I love a good cup of hot chocolate or a nice and calming cup of mint tea; so why not do both? This is my personal favorite, peppermint hot chocolate. So let’s get into it!
Here are 2 versions of my peppermint hot chocolate, a simple and quick version and an elevated version for when just want to feel good about yourself. Both are great, but the elevated version is creamier and has a smoother texture and a bolder body that just warms you right up after a long day!
Simple version Ingredients:
1 pack of hot chocolate mix from any brand (I love the Starbucks ones)
½ tsp of peppermint extract
8 ounces or 1 cup of any milk (dairy or plant-based)
Peppermint stir stick or candy cane
Whipped cream (I used cool whip)
How to make it:
- Pour the milk and the peppermint extract into a microwave-safe cup or mug and warm on high for 2 minutes
- Pour in the hot chocolate and mix
- Top it with whipped cream and a stir stick or candy cane
- Enjoy!
Elevated Version Ingredients:
8 ounces or 1 cup of any milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 ounces or ¼ cup of heavy cream
0 to 3 tablespoons of sugar (depending on how sweet you like it, I used 0)
A pinch of salt
¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
½ cup of finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate (I used Lindt)
½ teaspoon of peppermint extract
Whipped cream (I used cool whip)
Crushed peppermint
Peppermint stir stick or candy cane (I used a candy cane)
How to Make it:
- Add the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and peppermint extract to a small saucepan
- Heat on medium until bubbles start to form
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chocolate until it forms a slightly thicker and glossier consistency
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint and a candy cane
- Enjoy!
Linsly hopes that everyone tries and enjoys this recipe. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Special thanks to Marilyn Ricketts for inventing mint chocolate and the Mayan Civilization for inventing Hot Chocolate.
