Peppermint Hot Cocoa is one of our favorite warm drinks this time of year. Mix up a batch of this cocoa mix today and have it ready for easy peppermint hot chocolate through the holiday season.
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Ever since I made homemade hot chocolate for the first time a few years ago, and subsequently laughed at myself for thinking it was going to be difficult, I haven’t bought another store-bought hot cocoa mix.
Simple Homemade Cocoa requires nothing but unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. You can add chocolate chips, vanilla, whipped cream , miniature marshmallows, fluffy homemade marshmallows ; just about anything fun or fancy will make it extra special.
Hot tea has its place forever in my heart, along with Chai Lattes , Cafe con Leche , London Fogs , and Hot Buttered Rum . But there is something special about a cup of crockpot cocoa that just beckons me to sit down in front of the Christmas tree and savor the moment.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Like at least half the people I know, I frequently stir my hot cocoa with a candy cane or drop a peppermint candy into the bottom of the mug.
As I was stirring my cocoa with a candy cane the other day, while watching Sean and the boys set up our Christmas tree, I decided to see if I could grind up some peppermint candies and make a ready-to-use peppermint cocoa mix to enjoy all through the holidays.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
As I was hoping it would, the blender turned the peppermint candies into powder, and everything dissolved beautifully. This is the smoothest, creamiest, peppermint hot cocoa I could have imagined.
Pulsing the candy in a food processor or powerful blender will finely crush it and reduce it into candy dust in just a few seconds. You can also drop the candy into a sturdy ziploc bag and smash it with a rolling pin until it’s all crushed.
Recipe Tip
When you’re ready to make a cup of hot cocoa, combine a cup of milk and a quarter cup of the cocoa mix for each serving. Bring to a low simmer and stir to dissolve. Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows, as desired.
And for a present that truly won’t be forgotten, wrap up a jar of this Peppermint Cocoa Mix along with a package of these Almond Bars , Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups , or these Chocolate S’mores Cookies . A stack of Homemade Marshmallows tied with a ribbon and a candy cane also makes a great gift with the cocoa mix.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup cocoa powder
- ▢ 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- ▢ 1 cup sugar
- ▢ 1 cup finely crushed candy canes I used (40) peppermint starlight mints
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients and transfer to an airtight container.
To Make Hot Chocolate:
- Combine 1/4 cup of the hot chocolate mix and 1 cup of milk in a saucepan for each serving of hot chocolate. Whisk to combine. Warm over medium heat until steaming, stirring occasionally. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 12/5/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 11/3/25}
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup finely crushed candy canes I used (40) peppermint starlight mints
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients and transfer to an airtight container.
To Make Hot Chocolate:
- Combine 1/4 cup of the hot chocolate mix and 1 cup of milk in a saucepan for each serving of hot chocolate. Whisk to combine. Warm over medium heat until steaming, stirring occasionally. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/peppermint-hot-chocolate-recipe/
