Peppermint Hot Chocolate - By the Cup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup milk
- teeny tiny pinch of salt
- ⅛ tsp. peppermint extract
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract optional
- whipped cream, shaved Ande's mint, and/or crushed peppermint candy for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and a tablespoon of water. Heat it over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in the milk and a pinch of salt and continue to heat the mixture. Make sure it doesn't boil; a light simmer is enough.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract if desired.
- Once the mixture is warm, pour the hot chocolate into your mug and top it with your desired garnishes such as whipped cream, shaved Ande's mint, mini marshmallows, and/or crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
This recipe is for 1 mug of mint hot chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g
Servings: 1
Calories: 278kcal
