Dark Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Servings

2

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Rich, velvety hot chocolate meets a cool, chocolatey peppermint rim for an extra-festive mug.

Ingredients

  • Dark Chocolate Peppermint Rimmer, for the mugs
  • Honey, maple syrup or melted chocolate, for rimming
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Dip the rims of two mugs in honey, maple syrup or melted chocolate, then coat generously with Dark Chocolate Peppermint Rimmer.

  2. Add milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder and sugar to a small saucepan.

  3. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and steaming. Do not boil.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

  5. Pour into the prepared mugs and top with whipped cream, if desired.