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a mug of peppermint hot chocolate surrounded by mint leaves

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Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Recipe by becky

  • Total Time5 minutes
  • Yield1-2 portions 1x

An easy peppermint hot chocolate recipe, prepared with just two ingredients. A rich and refreshing peppermint cocoa to enjoy on a cold winter’s day.

Ingredients

Scale

360 milliliters whole milk (1 1/2 cups)
90 grams coarsely chopped mint chocolate (2/3 cup; 3 ounces)

Optional Garnishes:

Whipped cream, coconut whipped cream, or Bailey’s whipped cream
Shaved dark chocolate
Crushed candy canes
Green sanding sugar
Fresh mint leaves


Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a gentle simmer over low heat.

whisk in a bowl with whole milk

Add the chopped dark chocolate, whisking gently until the chocolate melts.

Whisk in a saucepan with milk and chocolate
Whisk in a saucepan with milk and chocolate

Homemade hot chocolate in a saucepan

Remove from heat. Pour into mugs and garnish as desired.

saucepan of hot chocolate and two white mugs

Peppermint hot chocolate poured into two white mugs

Serve immediately.

Two mugs of mint cocoa

 

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