Description
A rich, creamy mug of chocolate bliss with cool peppermint and a snowy whipped-cream topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Milk (whole preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 tsp Peppermint extract
- Sugar (optional, to taste)
- Whipped cream
- Crushed peppermint candies
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Warm milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add chocolate chips and whisk until smooth and fully melted.
- Stir in peppermint extract (start with a tiny amount—it’s strong!).
- Taste and sweeten with sugar if desired.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Add marshmallows, crushed peppermint, and festive sprinkles.
- Serve hot and enjoy the holiday coziness.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste preference.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips.
- Can be made dairy-free by using non-dairy milk and cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg