Description
A delicious and creamy hot chocolate recipe with a kick from Baileys or Peppermint Schnapps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup Baileys or Peppermint Schnapps
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and heavy cream. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in sugar to taste until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and add liqueur and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, and add optional toppings like crushed peppermint or cocoa powder.
Notes
- This hot chocolate can be adjusted in sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar.
- Substitute Baileys with Peppermint Schnapps for a festive variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg