Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Kiss those packets goodbye and make some EASY and lusciously creamy hot chocolate! Add some peppermint, or some alcohol for an adult version!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 cup chocolate chips I used milk chocolate, but use your favorite variety
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 - 1 tsp peppermint extract optional
Instructions
- Add milk and half and half to a medium pan and heat over MED heat until simmering around the edges, but not boiling.
- Lower the heat slightly, and add in chocolate. Whisk continuously until chocolate is melted.
- Add in cornstarch and peppermint extract (if using) and continue whisking until smooth and velvety.
- Serve with whipped cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, marshmallows, peppermint sticks or crushed candy canes.
- FOR HOT WHITE CHOCOLATE:
- Replace regular chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and continue with the recipe
