Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

• servings: Yield: 4 servings
• active time: 2 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups of milk of your choice

8 oz. white chocolate, chopped into small pieces (or white chocolate chips)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more/less to taste)

optional toppings: whipped cream, crushed peppermints, marshmallows

Directions

Stir the milk and chopped white chocolate together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer and the chocolate is melted. (Do not let it come to a boil or let the chocolate burn on the bottom.) Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.

Serve warm, with optional toppings if desired.