Serve this homemade peppermint hot cocoa charcuterie board style along with our classic hot chocolate and let your guests add their toppings! 

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE-

There is nothing better than enjoying a hot cup of peppermint hot chocolate during the colder days! The creamy and rich homemade hot cocoa recipe with the added peppermint extract has so much flavor. This hot drink recipe is going to become a family favorite drink, especially around Christmas time.

INGREDIENTS-

This recipe is based on our classic hot chocolate recipe! With just a few ingredients you can enjoy this delicious peppermint hot cocoa.

SWEETENER– For the sweetener, you can use granulated sugar, maple syrup, or any other sweeteners you have on hand. COCOA POWDER– You want to make sure you are using unsweetened cocoa powder. We like to use the Hershey’s brand but you can use any of your favorite brands.MILK– For this recipe, you want to use whole milk or any of your go-to plant-based milk. If you want a thicker consistency of hot cocoa, you can add half and half with the milk.CHOCOLATE– Use semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, chunks, or chocolate savings for this hot chocolate.VANILLA– Vanilla extract for extra flavor but may be left out!PEPPERMINT– For the peppermint flavor you can use peppermint sticks, crushed peppermint or peppermint extract.

HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE-

This creamy and rich homemade hot cocoa recipe comes together in under 15 minutes!

In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, milk, chocolate chunks, vanilla, and peppermint flavoring.Place over medium heat and allow to come to a slight simmer, continuously whisking to avoid the burning.Continue cooking on medium low heat, whisking until all the chocolate has melted.Cool the hot cocoa mix to desired serving temperature, add into mugs and enjoy with your favorite toppings!

TOPPING IDEAS-

The best way to enjoy this homemade creamy peppermint hot cocoa is by adding your favorite added toppings!

Here are some of our favorite toppings:

Crushed Candy CanesWhipped CreamChocolate SyrupWhite Chocolate SyrupMini MarshmallowsPeppermint MarshmallowsCrushed PeppermintMilk Chocolate ChipsCandy Canes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

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