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Peppermint Hot hocolate

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Delight in this cozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate, a perfect blend of chocolatey richness and refreshing mint.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy and Chocolate
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dutch cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract
Optional Toppings
  • whipped cream for decorating
  • crushed peppermint candies for decorating

Equipment

  • small pot
  • spatula or whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pour milk into a small pot and heat over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes. Never allow the milk to boil.
  2. After 3 minutes, pour in chocolate, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cornstarch, and both extracts. Use a spatula or whisk to stir every 10 seconds or so.
  3. Heat for around 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  4. Pour into 2 mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint extract. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk. Adjust the chocolate to suit your dietary preferences.

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