Warm up your winter with our Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate! It's perfect for cozy winter nights or Christmas morning while the kids are opening presents. Made with only 3 ingredients, I use store bought hot cocoa packets and milk to keep it really simple and quick. It's ready in less than 5 minutes!
Pair your peppermint hot chocolate with winter drop-style sugar cookies, a vanilla snowman cupcake or a chocolate reindeer cupcake for the ultimate dessert. It's especially delicious topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes. Or add some chocolate chips to the hot cocoa and let them melt and make it extra creamy, like our slow cooker hot chocolate and pressure cooker hot chocolate!
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Ingredients
To make 1 serving, or 1 cup, you need:
- 1 hot chocolate packet
- 1 cup of milk: any kind works (dairy or plant-based).
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 peppermint candy cane: or peppermint stir stick.
- Whipped cream: plain or peppermint flavored.
- Festive Christmas sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint candy
Can I Use Something Other Than Peppermint Extract?
Yes! Melt a peppermint candy into the hot milk while heating to infuse flavor naturally. You can do this with about 1 tablespoon of crushed peppermint candy canes too.
Variations
- Extra creamy: Swap heavy cream for milk for a richer hot chocolate.
- Add marshmallows: Mini marshmallows make it even more festive.
- Extra chocolatey: Stir in chocolate chips for a thicker, deeper flavor.
- Plant-based option: Use almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free twist.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Toppings
This recipe is delicious topped with whipped cream, peppermint whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy canes, broken pieces of chocolate or salty pretzels and festive holiday sprinkles in green, red, and white.
Instructions
- Pour the milk and peppermint extract into a microwave-safe mug. Heat on high for about 2 minutes or until hot but not boiling.
- Add the hot chocolate packet and whisk until the powder is completely dissolved and smooth.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and sprinkles. Serve with a candy cane or peppermint stir stick for a festive touch.
Enjoy!
How To Store
Peppermint hot cocoa is best served right away but you can keep any extra in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Recipe
Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 hot chocolate packet
- whipped cream plain or peppermint flavored
- crushed peppermint candy
- festive Christmas sprinkles
- 1 peppermint candy cane or peppermint stir stick
Instructions
- Pour the milk and peppermint extract into a microwave-safe mug. Heat on high for about 2 minutes, until hot.
- Add the hot chocolate mix and stir well until completely dissolved and smooth.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and sprinkles. Serve with a candy cane or peppermint stir stick for a festive touch.
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