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Peppermint Mocha Recipe
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
272
cal
Author:
Ashley Fehr
This Peppermint Mocha Recipe is so easy and tastes just as good as Starbucks! This 10 minute recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a gourmet coffee right at home.
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Ingredients
3/4
cup
whole milk
3
tablespoons
sugar
1
tablespoon
unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4
cup
brewed espresso or strong coffee
1/4
teaspoon
mint extract
or 1/2 peppermint candy cane or peppermint syrup
1/4
teaspoon
vanilla extract
whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired
Instructions
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, mint extract and vanilla and remove from heat (if using a candy cane, be sure to let melt completely.)
Serve in a large mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
272
cal
|
Carbohydrates:
48
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
18
mg
|
Sodium:
83
mg
|
Potassium:
404
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
45
g
|
Vitamin A:
295
IU
|
Calcium:
207
mg
|
Iron:
0.7
mg