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Peppermint Hot Cocoa
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Peppermint Hot Cocoa

This festive peppermint hot cocoa combines rich dark cocoa with cool refreshing peppermint extract for the ultimate holiday warm drink. A classic Christmas season beverage that is creamy indulgent and ready in under 10 minutes.

4.5
10 min
🍴2 servings
🔥220 cal
🔖Easy
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A festive holiday peppermint hot cocoa made with real cocoa powder and a hint of peppermint extract topped with whipped cream.

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Nutrition per serving

220Calories
8gProtein
30gCarbs
9gFat
2gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

base

sweetener

flavoring

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Instructions

1

Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk together the cocoa powder sugar and salt in a small saucepan until fully combined with no lumps.

2

Heat with Milk

Gradually whisk in the milk and heat over medium heat stirring constantly until steaming and hot but not boiling about 6 to 8 minutes.

3

Add Peppermint and Serve

Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane if desired.

Substitutions

peppermint extractpeppermint syrup for a milder more controlled mint flavor
whole milkcoconut milk for a rich dairy free alternative

Common mistakes

Adding too much peppermint extract which can make the drink taste medicinal or overwhelmingly minty
Scorching the milk by heating it too quickly over high heat resulting in a burnt flavor
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