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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This hot chocolate recipe is perfect for a cold winter's night.
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 6 -8 mugs of cocoa
Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened quality cocoa powder Dutch processed
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Peppermint Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Chocolate Extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar and salt.
  2. Place over medium-low heat and gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half until combined.
  3. Stirring occasionally, heat to desired temperature, being careful not to let the mixture boil.
  4. Stir in pure vanilla, peppermint and chocolate extracts.