Description
A festive and peppermint-infused hot chocolate perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top each mug with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
- You can add a drop of peppermint extract for an extra minty kick.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Christmas, candy cane, hot chocolate, peppermint, holiday drink, festive, cocoa