Pepper's Spicy Cocoa Recipe

This festive Peppermint Spicy Cocoa recipe is the perfect homemade gift for Christmas! It's dairy-free friendly (use soy or almond milk!), makes a generous amount for sharing, and is incredibly easy to whip up. Impress your friends and family with this rich, warming, and subtly spicy hot chocolate that's both delicious and beautifully presented.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 66.9 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pepper's Spicy Cocoa

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How to Make Pepper's Spicy Cocoa

  1. In a large saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of water until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Let the mixture cool completely.
  5. Once cool, transfer the cocoa mix to an airtight container. To prepare a serving, add 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix to 8 ounces of hot milk (dairy or non-dairy) and stir until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g