Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe for 2! This recipe uses milk, peppermint mocha, chocolate chips, cocoa powder and more!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
I know it’s only early November but I’m already in the holiday spirit. The Halloween directions are still up but they will soon be replaced with snowmen and penguins. The aisles of the stores are slowly starting to fill up with colorful holiday lights and ornaments. Soon we’ll be smelling fresh pine (after we begrudgingly carry the tree home), the cats stockings will be hung and I will start to hum Christmas songs while baking cookies. I love this time of the year, don’t you?
What’s another reason why I love this time of the year? Seasonal products are out and recipes are ready to be made. One of my favorites is Coffee-mate’s Peppermint Mocha Creamer!
When I saw it in the grocery store I screamed in excitement and told Matthew quickly, and then I continued talking to him crazily to only turn around and realize I was talking to a much older gentleman who was confused. I apologized quickly, found Matthew and glared at him, and then continued to discuss this Peppermint Mocha and all the ways I planned on using it.
What’s one of my favorite Winter time drinks? Hot chocolate of course! I can drink hot chocolate all day long to be honest, but that would leave me napping all day, so I like to save it for when we come in after a cold day or for dessert. As soon as I brought home the Peppermint Mocha I gathered the supplies and hot chocolate was made! We clinked glasses, sipped our hot chocolates and stared at each other nodding. You know the nod, it’s one of those “Oh yeah, this is good. Oh yeah, let’s just cherish this moment.”.
Let’s all say a sweet hello to Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Enjoy!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
PrintIngredients
- 1/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup Coffee-mate Peppermint Mocha
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cup Hot Water
- Candy Canes optional
- Mini Marshmallows optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat combined condensed milk, Coffee-mate Peppermint Mocha, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. Mix until well combined and heated.
- Add hot water, continue stirring until mixed thoroughly. Do not let it boil.
- Add mini marshmallows on top and a candy cane on the glass edge.
- Enjoy.
[email protected] in pyjamas says
It sucks we don’t get that here in the UK, I’d love one right now. Looks yummy!
Johlene says
Hey! I wish I could find peppermint hot choc here in Spain! I love the way you decorated these with the candy canes 🙂 Xx
anna @ annamayeveryday says
This looks so sweet with the candy cane and I bet it was delicious, chocolate and mint is such a great, classic combination!
Pamela says
I love chocolate and mint together, love that cooling taste. Enjoy!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I am so making this! My oldest son especially loves mint, so he will flip out especially if I put the candy cane in 🙂 Thanks!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
I love it! I’ve never heard of Peppermint Mocha creamer before, but it sounds fabulous! I can totally imagine having this on a chilly winter night! Perfect!!!! I’ve always loved hot chocolate. The smell alone will get you, but then the drink? Totally delivers!!!! Yum…
Pamela says
This is a double chocolate dream! Enjoy Kristi!
Shelby S http://bellabakes.net says
YES!
Pamela says
High 5!
Sophie33 says
Oooh waw, what a great indulged hot drink,…It looks very scrumptious too! Yummmm!
Pamela says
Thanks Sophie!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
I’ve never been a hot chocolate drinker (despite being completely addicted to chocolate) but this is making me want some so bad… those candy canes and marshmallows with the peppermint flavouring – so Christmassy and tempting!
Pamela says
Hope you give it a try, it is sure to put you in a super holiday mood!
Tiffany | baking at tiffanys says
Yum, I love holiday drinks too. Peppermint and chocolate is always a winning combo. I always look forward to the pumpkin latte this time of year too. Can Coffee Mate come out with one for that? 🙂
Pamela says
Have you tried the Pumpkin Spice flavor? It’s amazing!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
We made peppermint hot chocolate with marshmallows last year — your version looks scrumptious!!
Pamela says
Hope you give it a try this holiday season Kiran!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
im a big fan of anything peppermint. Since I am not much of a thanksgiving person, I just want xmas to be here 🙂
Pamela says
I love it too Dixya!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Need to try this flavor.. We just did a similar one with the pumpkin spice… =)
Pamela says
I love that pumpkin spice!
ashley - baker by nature says
This looks so creamy and decadent!
Pamela says
Thanks Ashley!
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says
I don’t care that it is only November, I am totally ready for Christmas! It helps that I am from Canada and we have already had our Thanksgiving so we can go all out into the holiday spirit!
Pamela says
Go on with that holiday spirit Mallory! 🙂 Enjoy!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
So wishing I could reach through the screen and grab a mug of this warm chocolatey goodness! Also eggnog latte–that flavor is needed in my life ASAP!
Pamela says
Agreed, so excited to try it too!
laurasmess says
Haaaa! I can completely imagine you in the grocery store. Candy cane TRIUMPH!!! (I would’ve cheered; humph, husbands just don’t understand how amazing it can be to find something awesome on a supermarket shelf/floor). Anyway, back to this hot chocolate. YUM. I don’t know if that coffee mate stuff is sold here in Aussieland but I will search tirelessly. Possibly collapse in a defeated heap at the grocery store (which would lead Aaron to potentially walk a few metres away, watching me curiously) but not without effort! xx
Pamela says
I thought it was worth at least a little cheer, or a hip hip hooray, but I got nothing but embarrassed looks. It’s a joyous occasion! Hope you find this creamer – enjoy this hot chocolate!
Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says
PS – I keep any leftover candy canes in a zip lock bag. Just like any other hard candy – they last & last. You inspired me with this post – I’m gonna make me some Mocha Hazelnut Peppermint Coffee tomorrow morning!
I only have enough Coffee-mate for one more cup… I foresee a trip to the store… ; o )
Pamela says
Enjoy! Hope it’s a good one! 🙂
Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says
I am a super BIG fan of Coffee-mate – in fact, if I don’t have any of their Hazelnut – I don’t really enjoy my coffee. The first thing I do – each & every morning – is make myself a cup of mocha coffee in using my little 0ne cup Brew ‘n Go. I put some Hershey’s ‘Special Dark’ Cocoa in my cup, then make my coffee as usual.
Then I top it off with my Coffee-mate Hazlenut… and I can then begin my day. (Actually, the very first thing I do is uncover my two parakeets and wish them a good morning – then I make my coffee!)
Pamela says
Cocoa sounds pretty amazing in a cup! I’ve been making peppermint earl grey tea the last few days for my morning cup, yum!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I’m totally with you on being in the holiday spirit already! Love this idea!
Pamela says
Thanks Ashley!
[email protected] is How I Cook says
I am so ready for some hot choco! And with or without the peppermint, this recipe sounds killer. I’ve never tried condensed milk in hot chocolate before. And my daughter loves peppermint so I might have to surprise her when she comes home.
Pamela says
Hope you give this recipe a shot Abbe! Enjoy, hope your daughter likes it! 🙂
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I’ve just made cookies and I’d love to have a big mug of hot chocolate too. This one looks amazing, Pamela 😀 I love holiday stuff/baking! Favorite season of the year, yay!
Pamela says
Me too Consuelo! Enjoy it!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Such a nice job here, Pamela with this holiday beverage! Just stopping by to see what you had brewing and so happy that I did!
Pamela says
Glad to see you stopping by Dan! 🙂
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
Hot chocolate is one of my favorite drinks this season! This looks so yummaaaaay. 🙂
Pamela says
Enjoy Tina!
Joanne says
This is going to be a daily treat, methinks. I am such a sucker for anything peppermint chocolate-y!
Pamela says
Enjoy Joanne!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
I love how holiday-y this beverage is! Love the peppermint here. I’m intrigued with the condensed milk, as I have never used it in cocoa. Can’t wait to give this one a try. Thanks for the great post Pamela! I love getting into the holiday spirit. 😉
Pamela says
Let me know how you like it Anne! 🙂
Serena says
Beautiful photos! Keep warm in Brooklyn…I’m sure to do the same in St. Louis with peppermint cocoa!
Pamela says
Enjoy Serena!
Monica says
I love the holidays, Pamela. We just enjoyed our first batch of hot chocolate over the weekend and I can’t wait for all the hot chocolate/dessert breaks we like to sit down and savor throughout the holiday season. This post has me even more in the holiday spirit.
Pamela says
So happy to hear you’re in the holiday spirit Monica! 🙂