Candy Cane Forest Christmas Cocoa
A delightful holiday drink combining white chocolate and peppermint, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 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 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops pink food coloring
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
- Mini marshmallows (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips, whisking constantly until fully melted and creamy.
- Mix in the peppermint extract and pink food coloring until the cocoa has a soft pink hue.
- Pour the cocoa into mugs.
- Add a swirl of whipped cream, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top, and finish with mini marshmallows for a festive touch.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat on low with a splash of milk if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday drink, cocoa, peppermint, Christmas, festive beverage
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