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Thick Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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Indulge in the warmth and richness of this thick peppermint hot chocolate Christmas delight! Sip away the cold winter nights with a mug full of holiday magic. Cheers to a cozy and festive season!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Bake Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Christmas Baking - Breakfast
Cuisine Christmas
Servings 1

Ingredients
 

  • 2.15 oz (60 g) milk (Used whole milk)
  • 1 tsp (2 g) corn starch
  • 6.70 oz (190 g) milk (Used whole milk)
  • 0.71 oz (20 g) peppermint cocoa
  • 3.52 oz (100 g) dark chocolate chips (Used Barry Callebaut Dark Chocolate 54.5%)
  • peppermint candy cane, peppermint and snowflake marshmallows (To decorate)

Instructions
 

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE PREPARATION

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and cornstarch. Set aside.
    2.15 oz milk, 1 tsp corn starch
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the milk on medium low until it starts boiling. Keep on whisking so that the milk does not burn.
    6.70 oz milk
  • As soon as it begins to boil, add the milk/cornstarch mixture, then the peppermint cocoa. Continue to whisk until combined.
    0.71 oz peppermint cocoa
  • Add the dark chocolate chips and let it cook for 3 minutes. Take it out from the heat as it will thicken as it cools down.
    3.52 oz dark chocolate chips
  • Serve with peppermint marshmallows and candy cane. Bon Appétit & Happy Holidays!
    peppermint candy cane, peppermint and snowflake marshmallows

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Thick Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 34g213%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 217mg9%
Potassium 1028mg29%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 48g53%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 417IU8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 615mg62%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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