This Peppermint Cocoa is the ultimate winter comfort drink, offering a rich, velvety texture without any dairy. By blending high-quality unsweetened cocoa with powdered nondairy creamer and confectioners’ sugar, you create a silky base that dissolves instantly in hot water. The star of the show, however, is the crushed peppermint sticks, which add a refreshing, minty crunch that cuts through the sweetness of the chocolate. It’s a nostalgic twist on traditional hot chocolate, perfect for cozying up on a cold evening or serving to guests during the holidays. Making your own mix ensures a pure, chemical-free flavor, and it stores beautifully for quick preparation whenever the craving strikes.
Peppermint Cocoa
Description
This Peppermint Cocoa is the ultimate winter comfort drink, offering a rich, velvety texture without any dairy. By blending high-quality unsweetened cocoa with powdered nondairy creamer and confectioners' sugar, you create a silky base that dissolves instantly in hot water. The star of the show, however, is the crushed peppermint sticks, which add a refreshing, minty crunch that cuts through the sweetness of the chocolate. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic twist on traditional hot chocolate, perfect for cozying up on a cold evening or serving to guests during the holidays. Making your own mix ensures a pure, chemical-free flavor, and it stores beautifully for quick preparation whenever the craving strikes.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the peppermint sticks inside a sturdy, sealable plastic bag and press out excess air before sealing.
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Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, crush the peppermint sticks inside the bag until they resemble a fine powder or coarse sand.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the crushed peppermint, confectioners' sugar, powdered nondairy creamer, and unsweetened cocoa until completely uniform and free of lumps.
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For each serving, measure 1/4 cup of the prepared mix into a mug.
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Pour 3/4 cup of boiling water over the mix and stir vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved and the drink is smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 429.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.1g5%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 110.2g37%
- Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
- Sugars 97.5g
- Protein 4.5g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
