Frosty the Snowmint
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
Description:
Snowmen will melt your heart, and may melt in your cocoa too, but this warm mug of minty delicious chocolate will warm you right up. Perfect for chilly winter days or festive Christmas gatherings, this quick and easy beverage is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Recipe Category:
Beverages
Keywords:
Kid Friendly, Winter, Christmas, < 15 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 290.5
- Fat Content: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6g
- Cholesterol Content: 34.2mg
- Sodium Content: 165.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 29.2g
- Protein Content: 9.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 1/4 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1 | pinch salt |
| 1 | cup hot water |
| 1/3 | cup cocoa powder |
| 8 | ounces milk |
| 4 | marshmallows |
| 4 | peppermint patties |
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Base:
- Stir together sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt, and hot water in a large saucepan until blended.
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Add Peppermint Patties:
- Break peppermint patties into smaller pieces and drop them into the liquid mixture.
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Boil and Whisk:
- Bring the liquid to a boil over low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture is dissolved and smoothly mixed together.
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Incorporate Milk:
- Stir in the milk and heat through until the chocolate reaches the desired drinking temperature.
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Serve:
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top each mug with a snowman marshmallow (or two regular marshmallows if using those).
Enjoy your cozy and delicious Frosty the Snowmint hot chocolate with your loved ones during the holidays or any chilly day!
