Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate
40aprons.com/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!
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 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.
Recipe Notes
Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Serving Size: 1gCalories: 693calProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 318mgTotal Carbs: 90gFiber: 1gSugar: 68gNet Carbs: 89gVitamin A: 830IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 332mgIron: 1mg
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