Minty Hot Chocolate Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally until the sugar dissolves, the chocolate melts and the mixture is hot and steaming. Stir in the peppermint extract, adding the full amount for a stronger mint flavor. Divide between 4 mugs and serve with a spoonful of whipped cream and a peppermint stick.

Steps:

• Prepare one packet of hot cocoa mix (for extra richness, substitute whole milk for water).
• Dissolve an Andes mint in the cocoa, stirring well with the mini candy cane.
• Garnish with whipped cream and enjoy!

Steps:

• Combine cream, cocoa, and sugar and whip to stiff peaks. Chill while you prepare hot chocolate.
• Warm milk in a large saucepan until hot but not boiling. Slowly add white chips, stirring constantly, until melted.
• Ladle into mugs, top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Steps:

• Pour schnapps into warm mug.
• Add hot chocolate.
• Top with whipped cream if desired.

Steps:

• Whip the cream in a small bowl then stir in the icing sugar and a few drops of peppermint extract. Place in the fridge until needed.
• Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat gently until simmering, stirring frequently. Take off the heat then add the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Return to the heat until warm then add the crème de menthe and pour into a mug.
• Top with a dollop of the whipped mint cream and chocolate curls or sprinkles just before serving.

Steps:

• In chilled small bowl, mix whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk just to simmering over medium-low heat - do not boil. Reduce heat to low. Add baking chips; stir constantly with wire whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
• Pour hot chocolate into cups or mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream. Garnish with candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed candies
• TIP:.
• Melt white vanilla baking chips carefully. They burn easily, so be sure to cook over low heat, and stir constantly.
• VARIATION:.
• Use 1/3 cup peppermint schnapps for the 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract in the hot chocolate to make a delicious adult drink.

Steps:

• Add the chocolate powder and mint chocolate into two mugs.
• Heat up the milk while stirring vigorously until it almost boils.
• Add the milk in the mugs and serve with a teaspoon and some whipped cream!