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Mint Chocolate Chip Hot Chocolate

If you love mint chocolate chip ice cream, you are going to fall in love with this beautiful Mint Chocolate Chip Hot Chocolate.

It’s creamy, sweet, and perfectly minty — made with melted white chocolate, warm milk, a touch of sugar, and mint flavoring to give it that classic taste. The pale mint-green color makes it absolutely gorgeous, and topping it with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips takes it over the top.

This cozy drink is perfect for winter, Christmas mornings, movie nights, and even Valentine’s Day when you want something sweet and pretty. It’s pure comfort in a mug.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tastes like mint chocolate chip ice cream in hot chocolate form
• Gorgeous pale green color
• Made with simple ingredients
• Rich, creamy, and so cozy
• Kid-friendly and perfect for holiday treats
• Ready in minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk (or half and half for extra creaminess)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1–2 tablespoons sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or mint flavoring
• 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional, but makes it beautiful)
• Whipped cream for topping
• Mini chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions

1. Warm the Milk

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
2. Do not boil — just warm until steaming.

2. Melt the White Chocolate

1. Add the white chocolate chips and sugar to the warm milk.
2. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Add the Mint Flavor

1. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in the peppermint extract or mint flavoring.
3. Add 1–2 drops of green food coloring to achieve a soft, pale mint color.

4. Serve

1. Pour into mugs.
2. Top generously with whipped cream.
3. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the whipped cream.
4. Serve warm and enjoy!

Jennie’s Thoughts

This Mint Chocolate Chip Hot Chocolate is one of those drinks that just feels magical. The pale green color is so soft and pretty, and the flavor tastes exactly like your favorite mint chocolate chip dessert — only warm and cozy.

The white chocolate melts into the milk and gives it that silky, luxurious texture you don’t get from powdered mixes. The mint adds a refreshing coolness, and those little chocolate chips on top create the perfect finish. It’s the kind of drink you make once and immediately want to make again the next night.

My family loves this for winter movie nights, and it looks absolutely stunning in a clear glass mug. Truly a beautiful holiday treat!

More Drink Recipes

Looking for something refreshing to sip on? Visit my Drinks Page where I’ve gathered 100+ easy drink recipes — from fruity punches and holiday cocktails to kid-friendly favorites and simple everyday beverages.

Be sure to check out our frozen hot chocolate recipe for a cool treat!

Tips & Variations

• Use half and half for extra creaminess
• Add a splash of vanilla for deeper flavor
• Make it richer with 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk
• Add crushed Andes mints on top
• Turn it into a “thin mint” version by adding a small drizzle of chocolate syrup

Storage

This is best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat slowly on the stove.