Hurtling towards the holidays and the end of the year, I’ve barely had time lately to stop and smell the gingerbread cookies. Before it all passes me by in a big, hazy blur, I plopped down in front of my remote controlled fireplace with a cup of peppermint hot chocolate. Now, it’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Makes about 8 ounces
3/4 cup soy milk
1/4 cup soy milk creamer
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 ounce peppermint stick candy or a few drops of peppermint extract
Couple drops of vanilla extract
Dash of cinnamon
Vegan marshmallows for garnish
Crush the peppermint stick if using. In a saucepan, heat the milk and creamer to a simmer over medium heat. Do not allow to boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and whisk in the sugar, cocoa and peppermint, stir until dissolved.
Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon, stir to combine. Serve immediately with marshmallows.
Oooh festive, tasty, and comforting! I’ll have to try this sometime soon. Thanks for sharing!
Mint-chocolate is one of my all time favorite seasonal flavor combination! I’m totally addicted to the Westsoy chocolate peppermint drink… This sounds so much better, though!
Mint chocolate — now you’re talking! All I need now is a remote controlled fireplace. :D
Yum. I’m going to grab a candy cane right now to stir my afternoon cafe mocha. Thank you for the inspiration – I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
This looks like the perfect drink for the holidays!! =)
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Lovely winter drink :-)