Creamy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cups Half and half
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole milk

Found on thechunkychef.com

Description

Directions

• Add milk and half and half to a medium pan and heat over MED heat until simmering around the edges, but not boiling.
• Lower the heat slightly, and add in chocolate. Whisk continuously until chocolate is melted.
• Add in cornstarch and peppermint extract (if using) and continue whisking until smooth and velvety.
• Serve with whipped cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, marshmallows, peppermint sticks or crushed candy canes.
• FOR HOT WHITE CHOCOLATE:
• Replace regular chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and continue with the recipe