Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Indulge in this easy, festive treat that serves 6 in just 10 minutes. Warm, creamy perfection with a peppermint kickperfect for cozy holiday nights!
- Level: Easy
- Yield: Serves 6
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 385, Total Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Dietary Fiber 5 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 83 mg
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 quart milk (choose skim, 2%, whole milk, or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
- 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped (Scharffenberger recommended for rich flavor)
- 9 ounces peppermint schnapps
- Whipped cream, for serving
- 6 peppermint sticks, for garnish and stirring
Instructions:
- Warm 1 cup of the milk in a medium saucepan over low heat. Gradually stir in the chopped chocolate until fully melted and smooth. Raise heat to medium, whisk in remaining milk swiftlykeep it from boiling for silky texture.
- Pour into small cups, adding a jigger (1 1/2 ounces) of peppermint schnapps to each. Crown with whipped cream and a peppermint stick stirrer for that magical holiday vibe.
- Pro Tip for On-the-Go: Preheat a thermos with hot water for one minute, discard, then fill with your hot chocolate to stay toasty!
Whip this up tonight and let the festive flavors melt away your worriesyour guests will be hooked!
