Hot Peppermint Schnapps Chocolate Recipes

HOT CHOCOLATE WITH PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS

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.

HOT PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a mug, combine hot chocolate, schnapps, and vodka. Top with whipped cream and chocolate curls and peppermint stick.

HOT SCHNNOCOLATE (HOT CHOCOLATE & PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS)

Steps:

• Beat whipping cream, while adding sugar slowly, until it forms peaks.
• Set aside.
• Prepare hot chocolate according to directions.
• Add peppermint schnapps and stir.
• Pour into individual glasses or mugs and top with whipped cream and a cherry.
• Other ideas: serve with a peppermint stick; sprinkle whipping cream with cocoa or candied sprinkles; decorate whipping cream with a few gold sprinkles for a festive look.

PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS HOT COCOA SNOWFLAKES

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.