When the air starts getting cooler, there is nothing I enjoy more than a nice hot cup of cocoa! I love to be able to curl up on the couch under a nice soft blanket with a good book or movie. What makes it even more cozy and relaxed is a cup of Peppermint Hot Cocoa! The chocolate and peppermint has a pampering and luxurious taste. It’s a yummy self-indulgent treat! If you’ve never tried Peppermint Hot Cocoa you don’t know what you are missing! Enjoy it with these Chocolate Stir Spoons for an added chocolate flavor. You may never make it off the couch!
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Hot Cocoa Ingredients:
1 1/2 C heavy cream
1 1/2 C whole milk
1/4 C sugar
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 C dark chocolate, chopped
1/8 tsp peppermint oil
Whip Cream Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag of peppermint candy, crushed
Hot Cocoa Directions:
Combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat.
When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add in the chocolate and stir until melted.
Add the peppermint oil and stir to blend all of the flavors.
Pour into individual mugs.
Whip Cream Directions:
Add all ingredients into a chilled bowl.
Beat on medium speed until the cream holds soft peaks.
Add a dollop of whip cream to the top of each mug.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy on top of the whip cream.
Enjoy!
Print this recipe:
- Hot Cocoa Ingredients:
- 1½ C heavy cream
- 1½ C whole milk
- ¼ C sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¾ C dark chocolate, chopped
- ⅛ tsp peppermint oil
- Whip Cream Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 bag of peppermint candy, crushed
- Hot Cocoa Directions:
- Combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat.
- When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add in the chocolate and stir until melted.
- Add the peppermint oil and stir to blend all of the flavors.
- Pour into individual mugs.
- Whip Cream Directions:
- Add all ingredients into a chilled bowl.
- Beat on medium speed until the cream holds soft peaks.
- Add a dollop of whip cream to the top of each mug.
- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy on top of the whip cream.
Looks delicious. Perfect for cold weather
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