Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Peppermint Hot Chocolate 4.0 (99) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 30, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 This festive holiday drink is served with a peppermint stick. Ingredients ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 quart milk ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (3 ounces) 7 peppermint sticks; 3 crushed (¼ cup), 4 left whole pinch of salt Directions Place cocoa in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until cocoa has dissolved. Add chocolate chips and crushed peppermint; simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate and peppermint have melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Add salt. Ladle into mugs; serve each with a peppermint stick. Print