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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This easy homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe mixes the sweet flavor of chocolate with peppermint using crushed candy canes!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peppermint hot chocolate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 495kcal
Author: Kate | You Say Potatoes

Equipment

  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • 4 peppermint candy canes
  • 4 cups 950ml milk
  • 1 cup 175g chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar optional

To decorate

  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 4 small peppermint candy canes

Instructions

  • Put the larger candy canes into a ziploc bag and crush them up with a rolling pin. Save about 4 teaspoons of the crushed candy canes to garnish and set aside.
  • Place the rest of the crushed candy canes into a pan over a medium-low heat, along with the milk and chocolate chips.
  • Stir the mixture until the chocolate and candy canes are melted, but don’t allow the hot chocolate to boil, turning the heat down if necessary.
  • When it’s melted together, taste and add sugar if desired and heat for a further few minutes to melt the sugar.
  • Divide the peppermint hot chocolate between mugs and top with whipped cream, a mini candy cane and the crushed candy canes.
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Notes

  • You can use a food processor or a rolling pin to crush the candy canes into the correct size pieces.
  • Granulated sugar is in the ingredient list but only needs to be used if necessary. The mix of chocolate chips and candy canes will have sugar in them already so you can taste and adjust as necessary.
  • When heating the hot chocolate mixture, do not bring it to a boil. This could cause the chocolate to become bitter. You may need to turn the heat down in order to keep it from getting too hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 4mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.