easy peppermint hot chocolate recipe

With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you need to make sure to take time to put your feet up and relax. What better way to relax than with a cup of this homemade easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe?

This hot chocolate is silky smooth and so creamy with the perfect hint of peppermint.

For a lower fat version of this hot chocolate, you can use 1% or 2% milk. 

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe

Author Carrie | My Recipe Confessions

Ingredients

• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup of milk chocolate
• 2 tbsp. of cocoa powder
• 7 cups of whole milk
• 1 ½ tsp. peppermint extract

Instructions

1. Add the sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, and cocoa powder to a large sauce pan on medium high heat.
2. Melt the chocolate chips and stir until the mixture is creamy.
3. Turn the heat down to low and add the milk.
4. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
5. Add the peppermint extract.
6. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer and remove from heat.
7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
8. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or some mini marshmallows.

Recipe Notes

Store any leftover hot chocolate in the refrigerator.

With love from my kitchen to yours,

Carrie

Thank you, Carrie! Please visit her darling and drool worth site, My Recipe Confessions.

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Carrie has made some great recipes here on LJ, check them out!  We especially love her microwave peanut brittle, mmm!

Check out all of our Christmas ideas and yummy recipes like our white chocolate thin mint popcorn,

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