Frozen Kingdom Peppermint Hot Chocolate

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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A warming peppermint hot chocolate drink with a snowy swirl of whipped cream and crushed candy canes, perfect for cold winter nights. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together whole milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Cocktails cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup whipped cream
2 tbsp crushed candy canes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth and hot, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 tsp peppermint extract.
Step 3: Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs, then top each with 1/4 cup whipped cream and sprinkle 1 tbsp crushed candy canes over the whipped cream for a festive touch.