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Peppermint Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Rich, silky hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and a candy cane stirrer. Ready in 5 minutes with a cozy mug-worthy presentation.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
8g
Peppermint Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup marshmallows
  • 2 piece candy canes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat milk in a saucepan over medium until steaming, about 4 minutes. Do not boil.

  2. 2

    Whisk cocoa powder and sugar together in a small bowl to break up clumps.

  3. 3

    Pour cocoa mixture into hot milk while whisking constantly until smooth and fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Stir in vanilla extract. Pour into two mugs.

  5. 5

    Top each mug with marshmallows and place a candy cane in as a stirrer. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • small mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • two mugs

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