Peppermint Mocha Recipe

Ingredients:

– 3/4 cup strong coffee or a shot of espresso – 1/3 cup half-and-half or milk – 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract – 1 1/2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder – 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract – 2 tablespoons of sugar – Whipped cream – Crushed candy canes

INSTRUCTIONS:

Kick things off by pouring half-and-half into a saucepan and letting it heat on the stove on medium heat.

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Add vanilla extract, granulated sugar, peppermint extract, and cocoa powder to the warming milk, and stir the mixture until bubbles form.

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Pull out the coffee maker or espresso machine and start brewing.

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After brewing the coffee, pour it and the chocolatey mixture you made with your milk of choice into a mug and stir.

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Top the milk and coffee mixture off with a dollop of whipped cream and crumble crushed candy canes over the top of it.

enjoy!