Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 4 cups of whole milk
• 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until just starting to simmer.
2. Add the chocolate chips and sugar and stir until melted and combined.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
4. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, if desired.
5. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Hot chocolate was invented by the Aztecs in the 15th century.
• The average American consumes 1.4 cups of hot chocolate annually.
• The world's largest mug of hot chocolate was created in Mexico in 2017 and contained over 5,000 gallons of hot chocolate.