Description
A festive and creamy hot chocolate with a hint of peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate chips or cocoa powder
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, add chocolate chips, milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the peppermint extract, adjusting the amount based on your preference for mintiness.
- Set your slow cooker on low and allow it to cook for about 120 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once ready, pour the hot chocolate into mugs, topping each with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Notes
For an additional flavor twist, consider adding a pinch of sea salt or cayenne pepper, and always taste as you adjust the peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, holiday drinks, festive beverage, slow cooker recipes, peppermint hot chocolate