White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Warm up your winter with our delightful white chocolate peppermint hot cocoa recipe. Experience the perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and festive peppermint in every sip. Elevate your cozy moments with this frugal copycat Starbucks peppermint white hot chocolate – a holiday favorite for all!
Servings 4 6 oz. mugs
Calories 393kcal
Cost $4.00
Equipment
- Heavy Bottom Pot
- Measuring Spoons
- Stirring Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 C. Milk
- 1 C. White chocolate chips
- ½ tsp. Peppermint extract
- ½ tsp. Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream optional, for garnish
- Andes mints crushed, optional, for garnish
- Oreo cookies crushed, optional, for garnish
- Candy canes crushed, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Add milk and white chocolate chips to medium heavy bottom pot. Heat over medium/low until chocolate it fully melted stirring constantly.2 C. Milk, 1 C. White chocolate chips
- Add peppermint and vanilla extracts. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes longer.1/2 tsp. Peppermint extract, 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
- Serve hot. Garnish with whipped cream and crushed Andes mints, crushed candy canes or crushed Oreo cookies.Whipped cream, Andes mints, Oreo cookies, Candy canes
Notes
- Can be made with milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a true homemade hot chocolate recipe.
- For best results, serve with homemade whipped cream using THIS recipe.