Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. I love decorating the Christmas tree, baking cookies, singing carols, and gift giving. But most of all I love making holiday drinks, like hot chocolate. It's the quintessential cold weather beverage. However, if you're looking for a drink that's extra festive, make yourself this peppermint bark hot chocolate recipe.
The minty kick of the peppermint mixed with the creamy, decadent chocolate is a match made in heaven. For an even extra dash of holiday flare, add whipped cream and crumbled peppermint bark on top. Each sip hits the spot every time.
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Ingredients
- 12 cup sugar
- 14 cup baking cocoa
- salt
- 13 cup hot water
- 4 cups Milk
- 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5 pieces Harry & David peppermint bark
- Whipped cream
- Chopped peppermint bark (for garnish)
- 5 candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt.
- Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Stir in milk and warm over medium heat; don’t boil.
- Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk until frothy.
- Place a piece of peppermint bark in the bottom of a mug.
- Pour hot chocolate over bark.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chopped peppermint bark, and a candy cane on the side.
- Serve Immediately.
Notes
Warm up with a mug of peppermint bark hot chocolate this holiday season! And make sure you invite your friends and family to join you!