Peppermint MochaPeppermint Mocha
Peppermint Mocha
Peppermint Mocha
Chocolatey, minty, and ready in 5 minutes, it's hard to beat this recipe for homemade Peppermint Mochas. A large dollop of whipped cream and crushed peppermints add a sweet finishing touch.
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Recipe - St. Louis Park
peppermint mocha recipe
Peppermint Mocha
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings1
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Ingredients
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup brewed espresso
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream, if desired
Peppermint pieces, if desired
Directions
  • In a small saucepan, add milk, cocoa, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edge and sugar has dissolved. Stir in espresso, pepper mint extract and vanilla and remove from heat. Serve in a large mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
5 minutes
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings

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Makes 1 servings
3/4 cup whole milk
Kemps Select Whole Milk
Kemps Select Whole Milk, 0.5 Gallon
$3.29$6.58/gal
3 tablespoons sugar
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY Sugar, Granulated, Pure
ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY Sugar, Granulated, Pure, 4 Pound
$3.29 was $3.39$0.82/lb
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Hershey's 100% Cocoa, Natural Unsweetened
Hershey's 100% Cocoa, Natural Unsweetened, 8 Ounce
$5.69$0.71/oz
3/4 cup brewed espresso
Starbucks Coffee Beverage, Espresso Americano, Black, Unsweet
Starbucks Coffee Beverage, Espresso Americano, Black, Unsweet, 40 Fluid ounce
$6.99$0.17/fl oz
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract
McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract, 1 Fluid ounce
$3.49 was $7.39$3.49/fl oz
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract, 2 Fluid ounce
$5.49 was $10.29$2.75/fl oz
Whipped Cream, if desired
Reddi Wip Original Whipped Topping Made with Real Cream
Reddi Wip Original Whipped Topping Made with Real Cream, 13 Ounce
$6.49 was $6.79$0.50/oz
Peppermint pieces, if desired
Essential Everyday Candy, Peppermint Starlights
Essential Everyday Candy, Peppermint Starlights, 7 Ounce
$1.99$0.28/oz

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, add milk, cocoa, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edge and sugar has dissolved. Stir in espresso, pepper mint extract and vanilla and remove from heat. Serve in a large mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.