Best Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes Recipes

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HOT CHOCOLATE WITH PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart milk (skim, 2 percent or whole) or half-and-half
6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped (recommended: Scharffenberger)
9 ounces peppermint schnapps
Whipped cream, for serving
6 peppermint sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1 cup of the milk in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add chocolate, stirring constantly, until melted. When the chocolate has melted, increase heat to medium and add the remainder of the milk while whisking rapidly. Do not allow to boil.
  • Serve in small cups fortified with a jigger (1 1/2 ounces) of peppermint schnapps and a dollop of whipped cream. Add a peppermint stick to stir.
  • If transporting in a thermos, heat thermos up with hot water to get it warm for 1 minute. Pour water out and fill with hot chocolate.

PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups your favorite hot chocolate
6 ounces peppermint schnapps
1 1/2 cups whipped cream
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and add the schnapps. Divide the whipped cream and spoon over top of each. Sprinkle with the chocolate shavings and peppermint candies.

PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS HOT COCOA SNOWFLAKES



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Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ICING:
1 package (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup peppermint schnapps
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, vanilla and espresso powder. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Cut with floured 3-in. snowflake cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, shortening, schnapps and enough water to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, add 4 drops food coloring to the inside a of pastry bag fitted with a small star tip. Decorate cookies as desired. Let stand at room temperature until frosting is dry and firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT CHOCOLATE WITH PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS



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Make and share this Hot Chocolate With Peppermint Schnapps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart milk or 1 quart half-and-half
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 ounces peppermint schnapps (more or less to taste)
whipped cream, for serving
6 peppermint stick candy, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1 cup of the milk in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Add chocolate, stirring constantly, until melted.
  • When the chocolate has melted, increase heat to medium and add the remainder of the milk while whisking rapidly. Do not allow to boil.
  • Serve in small cups fortified with a jigger (1 1/2 ounces) of peppermint schnapps and a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Add a peppermint stick to stir.
  • If transporting in a thermos, heat thermos up with hot water to get it warm for 1 minute. Pour water out and fill with hot chocolate.

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