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cup of white hot chocolate with peppermint

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

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This Peppermint White Hot Chocolate recipe is a classic homemade drink that will warm you up when the weather gets cold. The smooth peppermint flavor and rich white chocolate creates a creamy and indulgent drink that's easy to make for Christmas!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas recipe, holiday recipe, hot chocolate recipe, peppermint hot chocolate, white chocolate recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 mugs
Calories 306
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk , any kind (I used 2%)
  • 8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers)
  • ¾ teaspoons peppermint extract
  • Crushed candy canes , if desired
  • Whipped cream , if desired

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer over low heat.
  • Once simmered, remove from heat and stir in white chocolate and peppermint extract until completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour into two mugs and garnish with crushed candy canes and whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 403mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 332mg