Peppermint Hot Chocolate #OurFamilyTable

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Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures said: "It's National Cocoa Day! Grab a mug and cuddle up with some creamy warmth in your cup. White, milk, dark, spiked, with spices? How do you like your cocoa served up?"

Creamy Cocoa Recipes

• Bailey's Hot Chocolate from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Cake Batter White Hot Chocolate Mix from The Spiffy Cookie
• Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate from The Freshman Cook
• Frozen Hot Chocolate from Devour Dinner
• Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix from Fresh April Flours
• Hot Brewed Cacao from Palatable Pastime
• Mexicocoa from Family Around the Table
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Making Miracles
• Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Bombs from Magical Ingredients
• Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs from Jen Around the World
• Single Serve Hazelnut Hot Cocoa from Our Good Life
• Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate from Blogghetti
• Spiked Eggnog White Hot Chocolate from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Spiked Hot Chocolate from Art of Natural Living

This was a delicious hot chocolate recipe! It makes enough for one large cup, or split into two smaller mugs and share. The flavor was just lightly pepperminty and wonderfully full of chocolate. Adding whipped cream and sprinkles was a beautiful touch and it adds extra texture and creaminess. 

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

1 cup milk (whole or 2% are best)

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoons granulated sugar (more to taste)

pinch kosher salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used bittersweet, use milk or semi-sweet if preferred)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, and/or crushed candy canes (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, whisking to blend ingredients. Add the pinch of salt and blend. When it begins to bubble gently around the edges (do not allow it to come to a full boil), remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips, whisking until well melted and blended into the liquid. 
2. Add in the extracts and blend gently. Taste, adjust the sugar and / or extracts if needed.
3. Top with your preferred items - whipped cream, sprinkles, crushed candy canes, etc.!

Recipe adapted from Striped Spatula