Peppermint Hot Chocolate
You can make a warming cup of peppermint hot chocolate at home with just a few pantry staples and a candy cane. No special extracts or syrups needed.
Servings 1 cup
Calories 243kcal
Equipment
- Zip top bag
- Rolling pin or meat mallet
Ingredients
- 1 full-size candy cane *
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup milk any percentage
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream optional for topping
- Mini marshmallows optional for topping
Instructions
- Place candy cane in a zip top bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the candy into small crumbs.
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine candy cane pieces, sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Stir until sugar and cocoa powder are smooth and candy cane has mostly dissolved.
- Add milk and salt and stir. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches your desired temperature and candy cane has completely dissolved.
- Pour into an 8-ounce mug and top with optional whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*One large candy cane is equal to about 3 or 4 minis.
Microwave instructions: Make sure to crush your candy cane extra finely if you’re going to make this in the microwave. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, crushed candy cane and water in a mug. Stir until well-mixed and microwave for 15 seconds.
Stir until candy cane pieces are mostly dissolved before adding the milk. Microwave 1 minute to 1 ½ minutes, until steaming, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal