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Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 12/23/15 Updated: 12/13/21
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Spiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect boozy peppermint kick.. truly a merry Christmas! // 40 ApronsI hate to drop a recipe and run, but I whipped up this rich peppermint hot chocolate (Spiked! Hell yas!) tonight and absolutely had to share before Christmas rolls around.. in like.. a matter of hours. Since it’s currently 75º outside and we’re watching for tornados, it’s been a bit tough to get into the Christmassy spirit over here, despite the fact that our house is completely decorated from top to bottom in wintry gear, Leo has approximately 45 presents under the tree, and our fridge is absolutely covered in holiday cards. So today I started craving a spiked peppermint hot chocolate and swung by the liquor store (where they literally ask how Leo is.. I might go there too much.) to abashedly grab a little bottle of peppermint schnapps. And hoo boy! I’m glad I did.

Spiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect peppermint kick.. truly a merry Christmas! // 40 ApronsSpiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect peppermint kick.. truly a merry Christmas! // 40 ApronsInstead of mixing together a disappointing envelope of hot chocolate mix, I whisked together chocolate chips, half and half, milk and a splash of vanilla extract and peppermint oil. Rich and so creamy, with a shot of peppermint schnapps thrown in, it’s grown-up Christmas heaven.

Spiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect peppermint kick.. truly a merry Christmas! // 40 ApronsOn a semi-side note, I asked O if he wanted peppermint schnapps in his, and his reaction was alarming. “No!!! I can’t drink that stuff!! I will literally. throw. up! Don’t you have horrible memories of it, too?!”

Spiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect peppermint kick.. truly a merry Christmas! // 40 ApronsSeriously.. I think peppermint schnapps violated him to some degree. So.. if you’re like O, just skip the schnapps. If you’re like, erm, not O, for the love of all things holy, spike! We all need a little boost around the extended family, non?

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Spiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect peppermint kick.. truly a merry Christmas! // 40 Aprons
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Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Cook:5 minutes
Total:5 minutes
Rich, creamy hot chocolate made with real chocolate, vanilla extract and peppermint oil, and a healthy glug of peppermint schnapps. Cheers!
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (semisweet, milk, dark.. up to you! White might even work!)
  • 1 dash vanilla extract
  • 1 dash peppermint oil
  • 1.5 ounce shot peppermint schnapps (optional.. but heartily recommended)
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream , optional
  • crushed peppermint candies or candy canes , optional, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Combine half-and-half and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat 'til warm. Stir in chocolate chips and whisk until melted and totally smooth. Add in a dash of vanilla extract and peppermint oil, then taste. When satisfied with your extract balance, stir in peppermint schnapps.

Notes

Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g, Calories: 693kcal, Carbohydrates: 90g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 134mg, Potassium: 318mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 68g, Vitamin A: 830IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 332mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 89g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Spiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect peppermint kick.. truly a merry Christmas! // 40 Aprons

Spiked peppermint hot chocolate. So rich and creamy with the perfect peppermint kick.. Easy and perfect for Christmas
Cheryl Malik

Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. O says

    Posted on 1/1/16 at 3:08 pm

    I am not a big peppermint person, but these look awesome. What a perfect holiday/winter drink! Awesome photo’s!5 stars

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  2. Michelle @ Feed Your Skull says

    Posted on 12/29/15 at 5:10 pm

    Haha! I have an awful but hilarious memory of peppermint and peach schnapps from high school. Oh. Dear. And frozen chili. It’s what happens when you have access to your Grandma’s place and she goes to FL for 6 months of the year. 😉

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