Description
A quick and festive hot cocoa recipe that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peppermint, perfect for cozying up during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes
- Candy cane stir sticks
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, and a candy cane stir stick.
- Serve warm and enjoy while decorating the tree!
Notes
Ensure to heat the milk gently to avoid scorching. Adjust peppermint to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, candy cane, peppermint, festive drink, holiday beverage