Mint Hot Chocolate
Creamy, homemade cocoa made with white chocolate and a hint of mint. This pretty, festive drink is perfect for over Christmas and St. Patrick's Day!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 419kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 cups milk
- 1 12 ounce package white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Andes mints for garnish chopped
- Peppermint stick and candies for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, add heavy whipping cream and milk.
- Heat over medium heat until it gets hot but not boiling.
- Add in white chocolate chips and stir the entire time.
- Remove from heat once chips are completely melted.
- Add in vanilla and peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring.
- Serve immediately in mugs with whipped cream and chopped Andes mints.
- Garnish with a peppermint stick and some additional crushed peppermint candy if you'd like.
Notes
- You can use different food coloring for different holidays or occasions.
- Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, chopped Andes mints, or crushed peppermints.
- Store your leftover hot chocolate in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 443mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1561IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 0.1mg