Minty Fresh Hot Chocolate
Minty Fresh Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt over medium heat. Continue whisking until the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Do not boil.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the dark chocolate chips until they are completely melted and incorporated, creating a rich, smooth hot chocolate.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine, ensuring the minty flavor is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the hot chocolate into four mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Minty Fresh Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons peppermint candies, crushed
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt over medium heat. Continue whisking until the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Do not boil.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the dark chocolate chips until they are completely melted and incorporated, creating a rich, smooth hot chocolate.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine, ensuring the minty flavor is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the hot chocolate into four mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min