Peppermint eggnog hot chocolate

Peppermint eggnog hot chocolate using homemade (cooked) eggnog. It’s the perfect holiday drink!

I originally made this recipe because of a (now defunct) event called Foodie Extravaganza.

One ingredient was picked each month, and all participating bloggers would make a recipe around that ingredient. The first time I heard about it, the ingredient was peanut butter so I was all over those recipes.

The month I decided to participate, December’s ingredient was eggnog.

I’m not a usual fan of eggnog (raw eggs and all that) so I almost didn’t participate.

Then I remembered that the whole point of this blog is to try new recipes and get out of my foodie box (within reason), so I decided to experiment!

That’s where my cooked eggnog recipe was born. Since I turned a batch into this hot chocolate, I guess it would have cooked a little bit anyway? Regardless, I enjoyed my cup of hot cocoa much more having made my own eggnog!

But you of course can use your favorite brand of store-bought eggnog and turn it into a cup of hot cocoa here too!

I had a huge bag of cacao powder in the pantry (I tend to buy in bulk even when it’s not necessarily!) after reading about the benefits of cacao vs cocoa. I always thought they were the same (chocolate is good for you, right?) but it turns out cacao is less processed than cocoa and therefore has more nutrients!

The two can be used interchangeably in recipes though, so you can use cocoa powder if you don’t have cacao!

My homemade eggnog already had enough sugar in it, but you may want to add some in depending on what brand of eggnog you use.

The peppermint extract is optional but makes it feel more “wintery” to me. Remember with peppermint extract, a little goes a long way!

Add some marshmallow fluff or mini marshmallows to top it off. Drink up!

If you like this recipe, you may also want to try my hot chocolate ice cream, or peppermint thumbprint cookies! A homemade hot cocoa bomb would be fun in a cup of hot eggnog too!

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Peppermint eggnog hot chocolate

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Peppermint eggnog hot chocolate using homemade (cooked) eggnog. Perfect holiday drink!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup eggnog
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, or substitute vanilla extract for a sweeter version
• sugar to taste (depending on the kind of eggnog you use), if needed
• marshmallow creme, for serving

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, add water, eggnog, and cacao powder. Whisk together on medium heat until combined and heated through. 
2. Add sugar if needed (may not be needed depending on the sweetness of your eggnog). Stir until combined.
3. Remove from heat. Add peppermint extract. Pour into mug and top with marshmallow cream.

Notes

If using an eggnog that is not spiced, you may want to add a dash of cinnamon and/or nutmeg.

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  BetterBody Foods Organic Cacao Powder, Rich Chocolate Flavor, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Cocoa, 16 ounce, 1 lb bag
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  Fluff Marshmallow Spread (Pack of 2) 7 1/2oz.
• 
  McCormick Culinary Pure Peppermint Extract, 16 fl oz - One 16 Fluid Ounce Bottle of Peppermint Extract, Made from Real Peppermint Leaves to Add Flavor to Milkshakes, Coffees, Cocktails and More

Nutrition Information:

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1

Serving Size:

1 g
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 214Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 19gProtein: 10g