Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Classic cocoa with a gently added peppermint lift.
Recipe photograph pending
Proposed yield: One mug, about 1 cup (240 ml). · 1 serving
Measurements and times are proposed, not verified. Approval is for import, not kitchen testing.
Weekly PrepTime estimates · Untested
- Active prep
- 4 min
- Cook / bake
- 4 min
- Cooling / rest
- 0 min
- Source daily execution
- 8 min
- Same-day including cooling / rest
- 8 min
- Source total elapsed
- 8 min
- Weekly prep duration
- Not supplied
- Weekly prep required (source)
- No
No verified 15-minute claim. Oven time and cooling/rest are separate from weekly prep.
Ingredients
Derived ingredient preview only. Method, equipment, proposed yield and times stay unchanged; review them before scaling a batch.
- Milk1 cup (240 ml)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder1 tbsp (5 g)
- Granulated sugar1 tbsp (12 g)
- Vanilla extract1/4 tsp (1 ml)
- Peppermint extract (use this OR the syrup, not both)1/8 tsp (0.6 ml) to start
Peppermint extract is strong; add gradually and taste.
- Peppermint syrup (use this OR the extract, not both)1 tbsp (15 ml) to start
- Crushed peppermint candy (optional)1 tsp, optional
Check candy labels.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Mug
Method
- 1
Whisk the cocoa powder and sugar with about 2 tbsp of the milk to a smooth paste in a small saucepan.
- 2
Add the remaining milk and warm gently over medium-low heat, whisking, until steaming; do not boil.
- 3
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- 4
Choose either peppermint extract or peppermint syrup, not both. Add it gradually, stirring and tasting, up to the starting amount.
- 5
Pour into a mug and garnish with crushed peppermint if desired.
Notes
- Use only one peppermint option; the two are listed as alternatives.
Review status
- Caffeine · contains
- Cocoa powder is listed and naturally contains some caffeine; exact amount is not verified.
- Amount not verified. None-listed is not a caffeine-free guarantee.
- Allergens · Not reviewed
- Ingredient screening: milk
- This is an ingredient-based screening list only. Check every packaged ingredient label (sauces, syrups, candies) and cross-contact statement; no allergen-free claim is made.
- Storage · Not validated
- Make and serve fresh. Storage and shelf life have not been validated.
- Cost / nutrition
- Cost not calculated · Nutrition not supplied
Seasonal collections
fall · winter · holiday · movie-night
chocolate · cocoa · peppermint · mint · vanilla