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Peppermint Cream Cocoa {or Coffee}

December 21, 2017 by Laura 65 Comments

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Awww. Throw-back to the blogging days we shared a fun virtual Christmas Brunch together. Remember this??

I decided to re-post this delicious Peppermint Cream Cocoa recipe (originally published December, 2013!) just in case you needed a reminder of this wonderful and SIMPLE recipe!!!

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It was a fun experiment – creating a whipped cream topping for yummy hot drinks. But I had to wonder, would simply adding a little sweetener and peppermint extract to whipped cream really make cocoa or coffee that much more special?

Ohhhhhhh yes, yes, yes, and yes again. I quickly put this together one afternoon, plopped a generous serving onto a cup of freshly brewed coffee, and immediately decided that I needed to sit down, close my eyes, and relish the moment. It was hot beverage deliciousness in a mug. The rest of the family enjoyed this special whipped cream on their hot cocoa, and we all declared it to be ah-mazing.

Peppermint Cream Cocoa

Matt was finishing some work at the computer at the time, and therefore hadn’t joined us at the table yet to enjoy this treat. I took him a mug and declared with excitement, “Seriously, who needs Starbucks??” As he was a bit distracted with the work he was doing, he looked up, confused as he saw that I was cheerfully sipping coffee and that I had a dob of whipped cream on my upper lip. “What? You need Starbucks? Why?”

No, no. I really, really don’t. I had everything I could want in a special hot drink, all without the high fructose corn syrup or big price tag. And now, I am sharing this recipe idea with you. Enjoy, savor, stay healthy, and save yourself some cash.

Peppermint Cream Cocoa (or Coffee)Yum

Peppermint Cream Cocoa {or Coffee}
 
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Author: Laura
Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3-4 drops liquid stevia (or another sweetener of your choice like maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
  1. Whip cream for several minutes to form stiff peaks.
  2. Drizzle in stevia and peppermint extract.
  3. Whip quickly to mix into the cream.
  4. Serve on hot cocoa or coffee.
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Here is my easy and delicious Hot Cocoa Recipe. Or even easier – here is my Hot Chocolate Mix recipe.

Which do you like better – coffee or hot cocoa?

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Filed Under: Desserts, Holiday Help Tagged With: brunch recipe, healthy recipe, homemade hot cocoa, peppermint cream cocoa

Comments

  1. Mary Brandon says

    December 19, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    I like coffee better in the morning and hot cocoa afternoon.

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  2. Kathy says

    December 19, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    Coffee but usually only in the morning. This peppermint topping sounds delicious. I am trying it tomorrow!

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  3. Arlene mullen says

    December 19, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    Going to have to do this tomorrow for my coffee!

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  4. Melissa Bell says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Hot Cocoa!!! I just recently stopped drinking coffee, but I’ll always love anything with chocolate!

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  5. Sue D says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Mmm–this sounds delicious. We drink hot cocoa.

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  6. Michelle says

    December 19, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Hot cocoa at our house!

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  7. Shaelahaney says

    December 19, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    Coffee!

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  8. Tara H says

    December 19, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    I definitely like coffee better! This looks like something I need on my coffee! :) I guess the boys can have some on their hot chocolate too. ;)

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  9. Mary Ann says

    December 19, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    I prefer coffee!

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  10. Amber Dawn says

    December 19, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Coffee! I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but hot cocoa is almost too sweet for me anymore. What’s wrong with me, lol?! This peppermint cream sounds so good, will be trying it soon!

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  11. Mama654 says

    December 19, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    I have given up coffee but I love hot chocolate. I have been using sweetened vanilla almond milk- it’s so creamy and delicious. Can’t wait until breakfast now!

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  12. MarieR says

    December 19, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    I never used to go to Starbucks until recently, and I have fallen for their peppermint mocha. I know that thanks to your recipe I can make it on my own, but how would I blissfully ignore all the deliciousness (and sweet) that is in my coffee?…

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  13. Lisa says

    December 20, 2013 at 12:20 am

    Sounds good!

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  14. Rhonda Nice says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:36 am

    Delicious idea!

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  15. Teresa says

    December 20, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Hot Cocoa

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  16. Ellen says

    December 20, 2013 at 6:43 am

    My mom loves peppermint; she would really enjoy this! Thanks!

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  17. Lisa says

    December 20, 2013 at 7:46 am

    What a great treat that everyone will love!

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  18. Jody says

    December 20, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Coffee anytime, though hot chocolate in the evenings with my family is lovely! Love peppermint anything!!!

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  19. Donna says

    December 20, 2013 at 8:14 am

    We enjoy our coffee over here and 5out of 6 of us like chocolate in our coffee. This topping sounds wonderful. It will be a great Christmas morning surprise…..thank you!

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  20. Heather says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Hot chocolate for sure! Although your soothers have become popular as well :) And I used to work at Starbucks, which makes it even funnier that I’m not a huge coffee person. I am glad they don’t use HFCS in their stuff though as we consumed way more than our share of it in the 3+ years I worked there!

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  21. Leigh says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:44 am

    I’m generally a coffee drinker, but I think your peppermint cream would taste best with hot cocoa. Sounds yummy!

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  22. Nikki says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Coffee…can’t wait to try this! Thanks :)

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  23. 2angels4me says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Sounds great! I refuse to spend that much at Starbucks!

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  24. Melissa says

    December 20, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I have always loved cocoa but I like coffee now, too. Calorie wise, the coffee is probably better for me . ;-)

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  25. Kristen M says

    December 20, 2013 at 10:05 am

    This looks so good! I love both coffee and cocoa, but I probably drink coffee more. I’ll have to try this in both.

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  26. Donna B says

    December 20, 2013 at 10:15 am

    I’ve tried my best to like coffee over the years, but no matter how I doctor it up, it still tastes like….coffee. LOL So I definitely prefer hot cocoa!

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  27. Brenda says

    December 20, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Hot cocoa! I don’t like peppermint, but my family will enjoy this recipe!

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  28. Laura A says

    December 20, 2013 at 10:39 am

    This sounds like it would be wonderful on my coffee!

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  29. Melissa Trotter says

    December 20, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Sounds really, really good! Maybe we’ll try it today.

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  30. CW says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:02 am

    This sounds yummy! You’re making me hungry (or is it thirsty?)!

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  31. Grace says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Now I need to go make some coffee! :-)

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  32. Dottie says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Yum! I love anything peppermint so I have got to try this this weekend. I am a cocoa person. I just have never learned to like coffeee.

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  33. Carolyn says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Cocoa is my favorite – will try this soon and thank you!

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  34. Nikki s says

    December 20, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Oh my goodness I must try this today!!!!!!!

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  35. Amy S says

    December 20, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    We prefer coffee in the morning and hot cocoa in the evening before bedtime. Yum with mint whipped cream!

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  36. Amanda B. says

    December 20, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    I love my coffee, but who would pass up a cup of hot cocoa, what about making it a mocha?!

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  37. Mel says

    December 20, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    We put peppermint extract in our cocoa all the time, but this sounds even better!

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  38. Birdie says

    December 20, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Oh to answer!! That’s torture!! Could I say, coffee/afternoon favorite, hot chocolate/afternoon cold weather favorite???

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  39. Rhonda says

    December 20, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    What a great idea!! Thanks Laura:)

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  40. Micah says

    December 20, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    Oh, YUM!! I like to drink coffee with my husband & make cocoa for our littles. They actually prefer coffee milk, makes them feel grown up! Sometimes we enjoy putting hot cocoa in our coffee to make mochas. I need to stay away from dairy for my nursing baby but peppermint whipped cream will definitely make the rest of my family happy! During the summer we can make a meal of popcorn & smoothie. When it’s cold, though, we prefer popcorn & soothers and we’ve been know to pour the last bit of coffee from the pot into our soothers…

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  41. Erica says

    December 20, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I love coffee, but hot chocolate is a great treat too, especially at nighttime!

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  42. Bekah says

    December 20, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Sounds delicious! Thanks!

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  43. Tammy Feathers says

    December 20, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Love the recipe!

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  44. Penny says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    I love coffee in the morning.

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  45. Amy says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I like either. Depends on my mood. This peppermint cream sounds really good.

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  46. Virginia says

    December 20, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    No coffee for me, so I’d definitely go for the cocoa. Too warm here right now for either though…50s today and tomorrow with rain then back to reality on Mon with a low of 7!!

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    • Micah says

      December 22, 2013 at 11:13 am

      We were in the upper 70’s yesterday so tomorrow, when it finally cools down into the mid 50’s, we’ll jump at the chance to make cocoa! Life in south Louisiana ????

      Reply
  47. Ginger says

    December 20, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Coffee! Really enjoy the warmth & flavor.

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  48. Hannah says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Well, I like the smell of coffee, but cannot stand the taste of it. I’d much prefer either hot chocolate or hot tea…well, really, a Mt. Dew will work too! :) I hope your family has a very Merry Christmas!

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  49. dep31 says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Hmmm… you might need a book or a magazine for the wait while the debate rages.

    I made this whipped cream today! Quite yummy. I served it on cocoa for the kids, who were freezing and soaked from enjoying our first snow in TWO YEARS!

    My prep steps are a bit different, though:

    1. Put all ingredients into isi whip cream dispenser.
    2. Shake well.
    3. Charge with n2o charger.
    4. Dispense, just like they do at Starbucks! (That’s where I got the idea in the first place…)

    Yumm.

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  50. Jenni says

    December 21, 2013 at 2:23 am

    I love hot cocoa! Definitely want to try this one!

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  51. Rita says

    December 21, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I’ll bet this would be super as frosting on a chocolate cake!!!

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  52. Nikki says

    December 21, 2013 at 9:49 am

    This sounds so good, can’t wait to try! Thanks:)

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  53. Rachel Anna says

    December 21, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I will definitely try this in my hot cocoa and my husband’s coffee! Yum!

    Reply
  54. Janelle @ The Smudge Curve says

    December 21, 2013 at 11:30 am

    That sounds so good!

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  55. Cathy says

    December 21, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Sounds good!

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  56. Joyce says

    December 21, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I enjoy hot chocolate, with a candy cane, just the right amount of mint to the drink.

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  57. Diana Campbell says

    December 21, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    As always you have the best recipes.

    Reply
  58. Deb says

    December 23, 2013 at 5:40 am

    Certainly sounds delish! My company would love this when they visit.

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  59. Deanna says

    December 23, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Hot cocoa all the way. Love the smell of coffee but can’t do the taste.

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  60. Rhoda says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Anything with peppermint is always a hit in our house. Thank you for the recipe.

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  61. Sandy says

    February 12, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I have been receiving your e- mail news letters from you for about two weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed them until today! I was extremely disappointed when I went to your web site to find a link to a game entitled “League of Angels.” I fund the graphics for this link to be pornographic, very offensive and totally in appropriate for a site that promotes healthy families and better marriages.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 13, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Oh no! Thank you so much for letting me know. Occasionally the ad network I use allows something like that to sneak through. I don’t always see it on my end so I appreciate it with people let me know so that I can contact my ad company and ask them to remove it.

      Reply
  62. Estella says

    December 21, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    Hello! A while back you wrote a blog about drinking coffee and liking it. You prepared a homemade creamer. I have been trying to find it. Would you please help me with it? Thank you very much!

    Reply
    • Bethany Lotulelei says

      December 27, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      Estella, I think you are looking for the The Easiest Sweet Vanilla Coffee Creamer Recipe. You can find it by searching that title on this blog! Laura has also shared a recipe for Homemade Chocolate Caramel Creamer, which you can also find (and is my personal favorite). Hope this helps!

      -Bethany (Laura’s assistant)

      Reply

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