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Peppermint hot chocolate
Classic hot chocolate with a cool peppermint finish and a candy cane stirrer.
- 10 min active
- Serves 8
- Warm drinks
- Kid-friendly
Instructions
- Whisk. Heat 2 cups of milk with cocoa and sugar, whisking until smooth.
- Melt. Add remaining milk and chocolate chips and heat until melted and steaming.
- Flavor. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Serve. Pour into mugs with a candy cane.
Hosting tip: Peppermint extract is strong. Add half, taste, then add more.
Make it ahead
Make it a day ahead, refrigerate, and rewarm in a slow cooker 1 hour before the party.
Great for
Serve it at holiday parties and kids' parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- 6-quart slow cookerKeeps drinks warm all night
- Glass mugs, set of 12Heatproof with handles
- Tea infuser ballMakes whole spices easy to remove
- Whole spice setCinnamon, cloves, star anise
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Questions
How do I keep it warm during a party?
Use a slow cooker on the warm setting for up to 4 hours. Stir occasionally and add a splash of liquid if it reduces.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
