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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe: Rich Cozy Mug with Candy Cane Topping

Rich peppermint hot chocolate with melted chocolate and a candy cane topping. A cozy Christmas drink for movie nights, snowy days and holiday parties. Ideas for hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate and Christmas drink.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate: recipe card with ingredients and steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • Whipped cream and crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Heat milk, cocoa and sugar until steaming
  2. Whisk in the chocolate chips until melted
  3. Stir in the peppermint extract
  4. Pour into mugs and top with cream and candy canes

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