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mug with hot chocolate, cream, crushed peppermint
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The Best Hot Chocolate Toppings

Cold weather calls for warming up with hot cocoa. Liven up your hot cocoa with the best hot chocolate toppings: peppermint and peanut butter powder.
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • whisk

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate

  • 1-2 Tablespoons favorite hot chocolate mix
  • 8 ounces milk or water multiply for more servings

Optional Hot Chocolate Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon whipped cream
  • 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candy optional
  • 1 teaspoon powdered peanut butter optional
  • 1 teaspoon dark cocoa powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon mini marshmallows optional
  • 1 teaspoon chocolate candies optional
  • 1 candy cane optional

Instructions

  • Make a cup of hot chocolate with your favorite mix (according to mix directions). Double, triple, or make enough for a crowd. Add about 1-2 Tablespoons powdered hot chocolate mix per 8 ounces of milk.
  • Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Top with any of the above toppings. Enjoy. 

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Notes

  • Make your own cocoa by following this 3 ingredient recipe
  • Add more sugar if desired.
  • Add crushed peppermint candy + mini marshmallows + dark cocoa powder. OR Peanut butter powder + dark cocoa powder + mini marshmallows. Or make your own flavor combination.