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Joyful 10-Minute Spiked Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream

Spiked Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream
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Warm up your winter gathering with this Spiked Hot Chocolate topped with homemade Peppermint Whipped Cream. It is the perfect adult treat for a cold night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ounce Dark Rum or Peppermint Schnapps (your choice)
  • For Whipped Cream: 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract

Instructions

  1. Combine milk, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt in a small saucepan.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in your choice of dark rum or peppermint schnapps.
  5. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
  6. To make the topping, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract in a bowl.
  7. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  8. Spoon or pipe the peppermint whipped cream generously over the hot chocolate. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
  • Adjust the amount of liquor to suit your preference.
  • If you skip the schnapps in the drink, add more peppermint extract to the whipped cream.

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