Time to get cozy with some peppermint hot chocolate. I know this is really a simple recipe, but it’s still a solid one and a good one. Besides that, the first good rain of the season has finally come and I’m feeling all warm and nest-y (I know, way articulate).
Okay, let’s commiserate about holiday hectic-ness. Seriously, it’s madness around here lately, between work, the blog and trying to get Christmas decorations up–but for every sigh I let out–I’m so thankful for my beautiful family around me that they don’t get upset when I forget to pack their lunch, shrink their favorite no-dryer shirt and fall asleep five minutes into a movie.
via iPhone
So this weekend we are going to carve out some time and finish putting up our Christmas decorations with some of this hot chocolate. And of course I’m super excited because we are departing from our usual decorations. Matt and I decided we are going retro–like when we were kids, with tinsel and the tinsel type garland. Along with that we decided on a white tree–and I don’t mean the kind you flock. I mean a white tree–it’s fake, almost tacky, definitely retro and way freak’n cool.
The boys aren’t quite sure of it , but at least the hot chocolate will be a hit.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Yield: Makes 4 8 oz. drinks
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa powder
- 1 quart milk
- 2 tablespoons of crushed Peppermint Andes (and more to garnish, if desired)
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a heavy bottom sauce pan over medium low heat and stir until chocolate is melted and all ingredients are well combined.
Welcome to my cozy corner where baking meets random thoughts and musings. I’m a self-taught baker sharing all things sweet (and some savory—okay, and cocktails) with a whisk in one hand and a camera in the other. 
My Friday night needs a big mug of this cocoa!
I can not believe you have time to do your decorations already! You must be a super woman!
Love this drink, Peppermint and chocolate do belong together
I love hot chocolate…it feels like such a guilty pleasure compared to coffee. Last winter I posted a white chocolate peppermint hot chocolate. Yours looks incredible! and dark and rich and cozy! pinned
Ahh, I was hoping for a recipe and cannot seem to find it.
Naomi Robinson replied: — November 23rd, 2013 @ 7:45 pm
Hi Amy,
I just forgot to publish the recipe. I ‘ve done so now.
Enjoy!
This looks so great. i can’t wait to try it on a cold snowy night
This is perfect for a cold winter night! So yummy! I may need to make this tonight!
For me, peppermint hot chocolate is a taste of childhood. All I want right now is a mug of this deliciousness. Thanks for bringing up lovely memories.
Gorgeous and cozy drink! Beautiful photos, Naomi!
Yes!!!! This will be my go-to drink for the next few weeks! : )
This is great for the Kiddies but really good for us adults if instead of the andes a shot of peppermint schnapps brings it right over the top!