Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cocoa powder (Dutch processed preferred); 1 ½ tsp cornstarch; 2 cups 2% milk; 3 oz chocolate; ¼-½ tsp peppermint extract (depending on your tastes); 3 tsp sugar (optional); Whip cream and/or marshmallows; Crushed candy canes (to sprinkle on top)

Instructions

Prep:10min

If winter had an official drink, it would be peppermint hot chocolate. Rich, creamy, and kissed with just the right amount of minty sparkle. This festive mug tastes like the holidays in liquid form. It's the perfect way to warm up, wind down, or make any winter night feel a little more special.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:19:51 GMT