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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

Rich, creamy hot chocolate made with real chocolate, vanilla extract and peppermint oil, and a healthy glug of peppermint schnapps. Cheers!
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Yield:1 person

Ingredients

  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ 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)
  • ¼ 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

Serving Size: 1g | Calories: 693kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 318mg | Total Carbs: 90g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 68g | Net Carbs: 89g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik