Description
A festive and colorful twist on classic hot chocolate, featuring rich chocolate flavor combined with refreshing peppermint and topped with green marshmallows.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder or 4 oz dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (or green marshmallows for topping)
- Whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping)
- Crushed candy canes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and cocoa powder (or chocolate). Stir constantly until melted and hot but do not boil.
- Add sugar and peppermint extract while stirring, incorporating to taste.
- Remove from heat and mix in green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or green marshmallows.
- Garnish with crushed candy canes if desired.
Notes
For a frothier drink, consider frothing the milk before adding it to the hot chocolate. Prepare the milk and chocolate mixture ahead of time for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, festive drink, holiday, Grinch, peppermint, family-friendly