Cold weather means one thing for me; homemade hot chocolate! I love regular milk chocolate hot chocolate, but I absolutely adore this homemade hot chocolate recipe made with peppermint and white chocolate. It’s amazing, simple to make and perfect for a cold winters night!
This peppermint hot chocolate recipe is perfect as a new Christmas Eve tradition. Make a pot, sit around the tree and watch a Christmas themed movie, read “The Night Before Christmas” or open a small gift.
Top it with crushed candy canes, Andes mints or even crushed Oreo cookies for an extra special treat. It’s amazing how cozy a cup of it can make things seem!
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Peppermint & White Chocolate
When you make this homemade hot chocolate recipe, it calls for using white chocolate chips.
However, you can make it a true homemade hot chocolate recipe by swapping out the white chocolate for either semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.
Other than that, the recipe is pretty straight forward and easy to make!
You Will Need:
- 2 c. milk
- 1 c. white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Crushed Candy Canes or Andes Mints
To start, pour the milk and white chocolate chips into a medium sized pot and cook on medium/low heat until the chocolate is melted.
You will want to make sure you’re stirring often. Otherwise, the chocolate and milk could scorch easily.
Once the chocolate is melted, add the peppermint and vanilla extracts and stir well. Let cook for a 2-3 minutes.
Again, make sure you are stirring constantly to help the flavors blend.
Once the flavors are combined and everything is melted, serve hot in your favorite mugs.
Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, crushed Oreo cookies or Andes Mints sprinkled on top and enjoy!
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Curious what I drink my own in when I make this homemade hot chocolate recipe? My favorite truckers wife mug! I fell in love with it right after my husband went OTR and it’s still my favorite!
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Peppermint & White Chocolate
Equipment
- Heavy Bottom Pot
- Measuring Spoons
- Stirring Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 c milk
- 1 c white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Andes peppermints, crushed Oreo cookies, or crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Add milk and white chocolate chips to medium heavy bottom po.
- Stirring constantly, cook on medium to low heat until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Add peppermint and vanilla extracts. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes longer.
- Serve hot. Garnish with whipped cream and crushed Andes mints, crushed candy canes or crushed Oreo cookies.
Notes
- Can be made with milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a true homemade hot chocolate recipe.