Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Name: Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Milk or Non-Dairy Milk; 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1 piece Candy Cane, crushed; 4 tbsp Mini Marshmallows; 0.5 cup 75% Dark Chocolate, roughly broken apart; 1 pinch Salt; 2 piece Candy Canes for topping; 2 tbsp Mini Marshmallows for topping

by Saramin (@678sarin)

Prep Time

5min

Cook Time

10min

Total Time

15min

American Beverage Vegetarian

A warm and comforting peppermint hot chocolate perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

2 Servings

(1 serving = 1 cup)

Main Ingredients

2cups
Milk or Non-Dairy Milk
2tbsp
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1piece
Candy Cane, crushed
4tbsp
Mini Marshmallows
1/2cup
75% Dark Chocolate, roughly broken apart
1pinch
Salt
2piece
Candy Canes for topping
2tbsp
Mini Marshmallows for topping

How to make Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Place the milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, crushed candy cane, and mini marshmallows in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until warm but not boiling.
Add the dark chocolate and whisk constantly until the chocolate is melted and incorporated with the milk.
Whisk in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Then, pour into mugs.
Garnish the top with additional marshmallows and candy canes. Serve immediately.