Aurora Starfall Christmas Cocoa
A delightful hot cocoa recipe made with creamy white chocolate and a hint of peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Edible silver shimmer dust or luster dust
- Crushed peppermint candy or silver sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, heavy cream, white chocolate, and sugar.
- Whisk gently until the chocolate melts and the cocoa becomes smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the peppermint extract, then remove from heat.
- Pour into transparent glass mugs or cups.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of edible silver shimmer dust.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint or silver sprinkles.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute with almond milk or coconut milk. Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, holiday drink, warm beverage, peppermint cocoa
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