Easy Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

This delicious, and easy Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Grab a mug and snuggle up by the fire for the perfect winter night. We love hot chocolate at our house. This recipe is defiantly one that we use all the time. Not only does it come together quickly with minimal ingredients, but you can also throw it in the slow cooker and have it ready when the sledders or skiers are ready to warm up.

Get ready to dive into the most heavenly hot chocolate you have ever had. I am a huge peppermint and chocolate fan. I love this combination of flavors so much. If you are a fan too, you will really love this quick and easy recipe.

Have you ever made homemade hot chocolate before? I didn’t make it very often until I came upon this peppermint hot chocolate recipe. It is so dang good.

What you’ll need to make Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate:

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5 1/2 c. Skim Milk
14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 c. Heavy Cream
1 t. Peppermint Extract
2 c. High Quality Chocolate Chips, I linked my favorite Guittard brand.
Marshmallows and Candy Canes, Garnish or Added Flavoring
your favorite Mug

How to make Hot Chocolate with Peppermint:

Step 1:

Combine all ingredients, except garnish, into a large pot over med-low heat. Stir until all chocolate is melted. Let come to a slight boil. Remove from heat and serve with marshmallows and candy canes.

Step 2:

You can also make in a slow cooker. Add all ingredients into slow cooker set to low heat. Let cook for 2 hours; stirring occasionally. It is done when the chocolate is fully melted and the drink is hot through.