Name: Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 2 tbsp sugar; 5 Drops Candy Cane Flavour drops (exclusively in the Holiday Kit); ¼ cup crushed candy canes (optional); Tiny marshmallows (optional); 1 cup whipping cream; 1-2 tbsp tbsp icing sugar; 10-15 drops Marshmallow flavour; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; ¼ cup sugar; 2 tbsp hot water; 5 drops Candy Cane Flavour Drops; Pinch of salt

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There’s nothing more cozy than a mug of hot chocolate during the holidays.

This Candy Cane Hot Chocolate is pure festive comfort in a cup. Rich, chocolatey, and layered with cool peppermint and fluffy marshmallow flavour, it’s nostalgic in the best way and incredibly easy to make your own. A drizzle of chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes take it over the top, making this the kind of treat you’ll want to sip all season long.

Thanks to our Flavour Drops, customizing your cocoa is simple and precise. A few drops go a long way, letting you dial in peppermint and marshmallow flavour without syrups, extra sweetness, or guesswork. It’s an easy way to build holiday flavour exactly how you like it.

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Recipe

Serves 2 (10-12 oz mugs) or 4 (6 oz mugs)

Course Drinks

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 5

Servings 2

Ingredients

Cocoa

2 cups whole milk
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp sugar
5 Drops Candy Cane Flavour drops exclusively in the Holiday Kit
¼ cup crushed candy canes optional
Tiny marshmallows optional

Whipped Cream

1 cup whipping cream
1-2 tbsp tbsp icing sugar
10-15 drops Marshmallow flavour

Chocolate Drizzle

2 tbsp cocoa powder
¼ cup sugar
2 tbsp hot water
5 drops Candy Cane Flavour Drops
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Cocoa

Heat milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until warm. Add Candy Cane flavour and stir until smooth.

Whipped Cream

Beat cream until slightly thickened. Add icing sugar and Marshmallow flavour, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Chocolate Sauce

Whisk cocoa powder and sugar together in a cold saucepan until smooth. Add salt and water, then bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Add Candy Cane flavour, reduce to a simmer, and stir constantly for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembly

Pour hot cocoa into mugs. Top with flavoured whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Optional: finish with marshmallows.