A Delicious Peppermint Hot Chocolate

I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner! Actually just a couple of days....! Here is an amazing recipe for some Peppermint Hot Chocolate I hope you all enjoy it!!  :D

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

 

 

 

 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 drops peppermint oil
• Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Easy Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark Recipe

by Garrett McCord

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 oz. of high-quality white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
• 5 regular sized candy canes, crushed up
• 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract

Method

1 Break up peppermint candy into little pieces. Melt the chocolate according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once melted, add the peppermint extract and stir.
2 Pour the melted chocolate out onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and spread out with a spatula or wooden spoon. Sprinkle the peppermint candy chunks on to the chocolate and gently press them in with yours hands.
3 Place in the freezer for 5 minutes or until hardened. Break into pieces and serve or store in the fridge in an airtight container.