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Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate

This holiday season, put a festive twist on a classic drink.

Maria Lichty

Nov 24, 2022

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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Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate

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
    1
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt.
  • 2
  • Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • 3
  • Stir in milk and warm over medium heat; don’t boil.
  • 4
  • Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla extract.
  • 5
  • Whisk until frothy.
  • 6
  • Place a piece of peppermint bark in the bottom of a mug.
  • 7
  • Pour hot chocolate over bark.
  • 8
  • Garnish with whipped cream, chopped peppermint bark, and a candy cane on the side.
  • 9
  • 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!