Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe. Way better than hot chocolate mix, this creamy homemade hot chocolate is the perfect drink on a cold day.
New years is just around the corner, and it gets a girl wondering: what are my resolutions? What do I want to accomplish during the year of 2012? Every year my resolution is the same, and every year I fail within the first week.
You are probably thinking that I’m dreaming big. To be a vegetarian, or to go to the gym every day. But no. I’ve been trying to start small, and I cannot get past this one stage. My new years resolution is, yet again, to floss everyday. The compliment I hear most from people is that my teeth are gorgeous. All from flossing maybe 50 times in my lifetime.
But this year I am determined. I have bought a lot of floss, and have even stashed some in my purses, so I will have no excuse. And I think especially need to take care of my teeth at this time of year. Do you know how many sweet treats I have indulged in this holiday season?
Actually, don’t guess. I think I would prefer not to know. I will try to remain ignorant as I drink this hot chocolate jam-packed with chocolate and sugar that I will forget what I was thinking about in the first place.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ingredients
You just need a couple of simple ingredients to make this peppermint hot cocoa recipe. All you need is:
- whole milk
- white sugar
- dark chocolate
- peppermint extract
- whipped cream
- candy cane pieces
Tips
Don’t have candy canes? Peppermint candies work just as well. Just place the peppermint candy in a large ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush the candy. The peppermint candy pieces adds an extra hint of peppermint flavor that sends this drink over the top.
Add your favorite toppings. No need to use whipped cream. I love this hot chocolate with mini marshmallows or a scoop of ice cream on top.
Variations
Make it vegan. Instead of using regular milk, try swapping it for oat milk or full-fat coconut milk.
Switch up the chocolate. When making the melted chocolate, try switching out the dark chocolate. I have tried this recipe with white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate and milk chocolate chips, and they all worked out perfectly. Or try a combination of chocolate flavors!
Swap out the sugar. Instead of adding the granulated sugar, try other sweeteners! I love maple syrup, brown sugar or a couple of little packets of stevia.
More Favorite Warm Drinks
Like this homemade peppermint hot chocolate? Then you will love some of my favorite drink recipes:
- Peppermint Mocha – Our Christmas eve holiday party isn’t complete without this peppermint mocha. No need to go to a coffee shop when you can make the peppermint version of your favorite drink.
- Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte – As the cold weather starts coming in, you can make this easy recipe for your favorite coffee shop treat. Perfect for chilly days inside.
- Boozy Peppermint Nutella Hot Chocolate – Using peppermint vodka (or peppermint schnapps), this adult version of delicious peppermint hot chocolate is the perfect drink during the winter months.
And if you try this recipe, let me know! Give it a star rating, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on social media! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- whipped cream
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a saucepan on medium heat, combine the milk and sugar. When it begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate and stir until the chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and mix in the peppermint extract.
- When the drink reaches your ideal temperature,, remove from heat and pour into a mug. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
A cup of your hot choc would be nice on a cool cloudy morning like today. Happy New Year and hope your resolutions will be achieved this 2013, Cathleen. Cheers!
LOL. I always tell myself to floss everyday, but for some reason, I always forget to. I do carry floss around with me though, because you may never now when you`ll need it…
And hmm…hot chocolate!
Great minty twist to hot chocolate!
Looks perfect for a cold rainy day like today. Wishing you and your family a very happy new year!
I love homemade hot chocolate – it's such a wonderful treat! I make it each year when my husband and I go out to look at all the Christmas lights in our neighborhood a few days before Christmas. Peppermint is my favorite way to change it up! Yum!
Yummy! Love anything peppermint and chocolate, such a delicious combo !
I like those little floss sticks (they're called Plackers i think) – I used to have to force myself to floss now I floss twice a day religiously 🙂 Beautiful hot chocolate, I love the mint! I might even make it 'adult' and add peppermint liquor! Happy new year.
Yummy drink and a perfect toast to the new year. Wishing you a wonderful 2013 and many good things to come(resolution or no resolution)!
Cathleen , flossing ?! Thanks for reminding me ! lol Anyway , that hot and yummy choco concoction looks really great right now since it's a tad cold in our side of the world 😀
Happy New Year to you and your family !!! Don't forget to floss every night ;D
I…actually never floss. I just hate it so much. 😛
This peppermint hot chocolate looks delicious!
ummm… yeah… thanks for the flossing reminder! i only remember to do it a couple of weeks before a dental cleaning appointment. your hot choco drink looks delicious! alright, i am off to floss now… LOL! happy new year cathleen!
Happy New YeAr Cathleen:)
That is a lovely minty chocolate drink!
Wish you all the best in a whole new year!
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Well I think new year resolutions are made to be broken 🙂 things that you really want to change you can change anytime 🙂
Wish you a Very Happy New Year! 🙂