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Easy Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

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Easy Peppermint White Hot Chocolate is a cozy, creamy winter drink made with melted white chocolate, warm milk, and a refreshing hint of peppermint. It’s quick to prepare, festive, and perfect for holiday nights, family gatherings, or anytime you want a comforting mug of something sweet and warming.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 2 mugs
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • stirring spoon or whisk
  • measuring cups
  • serving mugs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk
  • 115 g white chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions
 

  • Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until hot but not boiling.
  • Add the white chocolate to the warm milk and stir frequently until completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, adjusting peppermint to taste.
  • Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, add desired toppings, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest texture. Start with a small amount of peppermint extract and adjust to taste, as it can be very strong. This drink is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 32gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword holiday hot chocolate, peppermint white hot chocolate, white chocolate hot cocoa, winter drink
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