Hot Chocolate with the Scent of Christmas Candy Cane
A warm and creamy hot chocolate infused with refreshing candy cane flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- A pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk over medium heat. Be careful not to boil it.
- Once the milk is warm, whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract, crushed candy canes, and a pinch of salt. Stir until mixed well.
- Continue stirring and heat the mixture until it is hot but not boiling.
- If desired, strain the mixture into your serving mug to remove candy cane pieces.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle extra crushed candy canes on top for a festive touch.
Notes
This drink is easy to customize with additional toppings like marshmallows or additional peppermint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, candy cane, holiday drink, festive beverage, warm drinks