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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a creamy winter drink with a soft peppermint note that brings comfort during the colder months.
Course
Beverages
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Creamy Hot Cocoa
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
Calories
353
kcal
Author
Shelby Law Ruttan
Equipment
Small saucepan
Hand whisk
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Heat-safe mugs
Ingredients
¾
cup
half and half
¾
cup
milk
1
tablespoon
powdered sugar
⅓
cup
dark chocolate chips
¼
teaspoon
peppermint extract
Whipped Topping
optional
Crushed peppermint candy
optional
Instructions
Add the heavy cream, milk, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract to a small saucepan.
Placed over medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly.
Pour creamy hot cocoa in two mugs and serve with whipped cream and crushed peppermint if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
353
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
17
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
43
mg
|
Sodium:
122
mg
|
Potassium:
448
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
22
g
|
Vitamin A:
472
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
301
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg
|
Net Carbohydrates:
28
g