Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps a simple way to warm yourself in the cold winter months. This seasonal treat is sure to bring a smile to your face.
One of my favorite treats in the cold winter months is a good cup of hot chocolate. Although there are a ton of recipes out there for this, I believe this recipe is one of the easier and tastiest ones.
It takes only minutes to make, it is nice and rich. If you have kids that would like to enjoy a cup, just omit the peppermint schnapps and they are good to go.
So make a cup of this hot chocolate and warm your inners during the cold winter months.
Helpful Tips:
- This can be made with skim, 1%, 2%, or whole milk. The higher the fat in the milk the richer the hot chocolate will be.
- The chocolate chips that are used in this recipe should be high-quality chocolate. I like using Ghiradelli.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended for this recipe, but for a lighter chocolate flavor, you can use milk chocolate for half of the chocolate.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy or marshmallows.
- If you have leftovers store them in a container in the refrigerator.
- To reheat simply heat in the microwave or on the stove to the desired temperature.
Steps for making Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Step one
In a medium saucepan heat 1 cup of the milk over medium heat to simmer.
Step two
Add the chocolate to the milk and stir until the chocolate melts.
Step three
Add the remaining milk and whisk in until the chocolate and the milk is heated. Do not bring to a boil.
Step four
Add the schnapps to a mug/cup and fill the rest with the hot chocolate. Top with sweetened whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy if desired.
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Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps a simple way to warm yourself in the cold winter months. This seasonal treat is sure to bring a smile to your face.
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Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips about 3/4 cup
- 4 1/2 ounces peppermint schnapps more or less per taste (divided)
- sweetened whipped cream and peppermint candies optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan heat, 1 cup of the milk over medium heat to simmer
- Add the chocolate chips and stir until the chocolate is melted.
- Add the remaining milk and whisk until the milk and chocolate is heated. Do not boil.
- Add the peppermint schnapps to a cup or a mug and fill with the hot chocolate
- Top with sweetened whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- Use higher fat milk for a richer cup of hot chocolate.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips are used for this recipe, but for a light taste of chocolate use half milk chocolate chips and half semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Do not boil the milk.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove to the desired temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.2g | Protein: 13.2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 187mg | Sugar: 34.8g | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 2mg
This recipe was originally published on February 4, 2014. It has been updated with new content and pictures on December 22, 2020.
You posted this right when we’re expecting 4 to 6 inches of snow. Perfect timing.
It’s cold and dreary here today – this drink would make me very happy and warm tonight!
Yes, I think I need a cup of this hot chocolate and I probably will need an extra shot of peppermint schnapps…
Thanks for the recipe Dawn…have a great week 😀
We can’t get enough of mint chocolate everything around here…definitely can’t wait to try this!
Boy, it’s so cold here today (and snowy!) that this really looks like just the thing. Love the addition of the schnapps!
Thank you for the tips! I love holding a cup of hot chocolate and rolling in a warm blanket – simple happiness!
Ah, you can’t go wrong with a good hot chocolate! The addition of peppermint schnapps here is perfect for the holiday season…or for a very cold January weekend. Happy New Year, Dawn!