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You can’t get better than the classic winter pairing of chocolate and peppermint!
I just recently started making homemade peppermint hot chocolate and let me tell you… it is so freaking good! Rich and chocolatey with the perfect hint of peppermint! I think you are going to love it!
In my family, it is tradition to cozy up with a yummy holiday drink like mulled wine or a delicious cup of hot chocolate and watch Christmas movies together. Who doesn’t love creating memories over family recipes!?
My mom always told me that one of her favourite memories growing up was when my grandpa would stir up some delicious homemade hot chocolate on the stovetop for her and her sisters. I can imagine how delicious it was because literally anything that my grandparents would make was always the absolute best. I don’t know what it is… but there is just something about your grandparents cooking that just can’t be beat!
Recipe Notes & substitutions for the Best Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate:
Don’t like peppermint? No worries! You can substitute the peppermint extract for vanilla extract instead 🙂
For a yummy spiked version of this hot chocolate, you can leave out of the peppermint extract and add some peppermint schnapps if you want to get a little boozy.
Don’t have peppermint extract at home… replace it with some crushed candy canes instead!
Ingrediets:
4 cups milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup shaved semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 tsp peppermint extract
Whip cream for garnish
**feel free to substitute the peppermint extract for vanilla extract if you like 🙂
Method
In a sauce pan, add the milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, shaved semi-sweet baking chocolate and peppermint extract. Warm over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, continually whisking until all of the ingredients are melted together.
Serve hot and garnish with whip cream if you like!
Cheers!
I hope you had fun making The Best Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate!
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Your Girl,
A
