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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Rich, cozy, and perfectly minty, this Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the holiday drink everyone dreams about. Make it once and it will be your new winter favorite.
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Ingredients
  

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

1 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

Whipped cream (optional)

Crushed candy canes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Warm milk and heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming.
    Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
    Add chocolate chips and melt slowly while whisking.
    Adjust sweetness as needed.
    Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
    Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
    Garnish with crushed candy canes and serve warm.