Forget those expensive gourmet hot chocolate mixes. Aside from potential gluten, they taste watery and not nearly as flavorful as making your own from scratch.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk or milk alternative
- 1 cup water optional (for a thinner tasting hot chocolate)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1-1/2 oz GF milk chocolate chopped
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- In saucepan, heat milk and sugar (and water if desired) until hot, but do not allow to boil.
- Stir in chocolate until melted. Just before serving, stir in peppermint.