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How to Make the Creamiest White Mint Hot Chocolate

I have always loved hot chocolate, especially in cold weather, but last year I found out how to make the creamiest White Mint Hot Chocolate ever! This new version is my favorite!

A mug filled with creamy white mint hot chocolate, crowned with whipped cream, rests on a table. Red illustrations of a smiling woman and musical notes adorn the mug, while text graces the rim. In the background, a plant adds a touch of nature's charm.

It is a creamy white hot chocolate recipe with a light touch of mint – the perfect holiday drink. Keep reading to see how to make the creamiest White Mint Hot Chocolate drink I have ever tasted!

How It Came About

A festive table with a red tablecloth showcases a slow cooker brimming with white mint hot chocolate, marshmallows, whipped cream, and candy canes. Themed mugs and napkins accompany a dessert platter alongside plush reindeer and green character decor, all neatly arranged for the holiday season.

Last year at work, we had a different kind of Christmas party.  We did something we called, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Numbers were drawn to get our dates, and then each person planned a snack table of some sort for the office on their appointed day – a surprise blessing.  We each brought some of our favorite things to share which was a fun twist from our normal festivities.

With the options being almost limitless, it was a little overwhelming.  Every time I thought I knew what I was doing, I thought of 10 more ideas.  One day I was at Hobby Lobby and saw so many Grinch items. I thought that would be a great starting place – a Grinch Theme.

Experimenting with Recipes

I kept seeing posts about setting up hot chocolate bars and loved the idea.  However, I wanted my hot chocolate to be green, so I would have to come up with a white chocolate version. Oh my goodness – you can make white hot chocolate a million ways, and I wasn’t that fond of any of them.

Again, going through Hobby Lobby, I found white chocolate mints that you use to make candy molds. On a whim, I got them and incorporated them into a white hot chocolate.  They made it one of the creamiest drinks I have ever had. If you like mint or white hot chocolate, you must try this!

White Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this creamy white chocolate drink. I tried a few different mixtures before I came up with just the right one.

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Ingredients

A silver saucepan with a light green liquid, possibly white mint hot chocolate, sits on a stovetop. Behind it is a stainless steel kettle with a black handle. A white container with a red pattern holds utensils in the background.

Instructions

  1. In a medium sauce pan or Dutch oven, over medium-low heat, combine the white mint wafers and heavy cream.
  2. Stir continuously until the wafers have completely melted.
  3. Stir in the half & half and the vanilla extract.
  4. Stir occasionally until heated through.

For best results, serve it fresh. You can store it in an airtight container and reheat it easily, but it is really better fresh.

Other Options

  • Add Peppermint Extract – I did not add extract, because I thought it had the perfect mint taste without it.
  • If you cannot find the mint wafers, you can always use white chocolate chips and add the mint extract.
  • Use a different food coloring to go with specific themes.

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Topping Varieties

  • Top with spray whipped cream.
  • Use mini marshmallows as a topping instead of whipped cream. I have even heard that peppermint marshmallows are pretty good.
  • Use Candy Canes as stir sticks
  • Give everyone a variety of toppings:
    • Green or other colored sprinkles
    • Chocolate shavings
    • Crushed peppermint candies
    • Andes Mints
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I used a sauce pan once and a large Dutch oven another time to prepare the recipe. However, I put it in a crock pot afterward to keep it warm at school. It kept it warm for us throughout the day, and because the chocolate had fully melted into the heavy cream, it did not burn or stick.

Helpful Equipment

Silicone Kitchen Utensils
Crock Pot with Locking Lid
Green Pan Set – I absolutely love this set! You can also get individual pieces, and nothing sticks to it while cooking.

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White Mint Hot Chocolate

A mug filled with creamy white mint hot chocolate, crowned with whipped cream, rests on a table. Red illustrations of a smiling woman and musical notes adorn the mug, while text graces the rim. In the background, a plant adds a touch of nature's charm.

This is a new twist on hot chocolate. It is a creamy white hot chocolate recipe with a light touch of mint.

Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup of White Mint Wafers
  • 1 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 Cups of Half & Half
  • 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
  • Green Food Coloring (Optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium sauce pan or Dutch oven, over medium-low heat, combine the white mint wafers and heavy cream.
  2. Stir continuously until the wafers have completely melted.
  3. Stir in the half & half and the vanilla extract.
  4. Stir occasionally until heated through.

Of course this drink is perfect for Christmas, the entire holiday season, and actually during all of the winter months. You really don’t have to have a good reason to make it. I kept the ingredients on hand and made it several times last winter. There is nothing better than a warm drink in your favorite mug on a cold winter day! Since it is getting cooler now, I am ready!  I already have the wafers ready to go. 

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As we near the end of the year, I hope you will give this new recipe a try. It is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Put on your favorite holiday movie, make some Christmas cookies, and serve them with the White Mint Hot Chocolate. It is sure to be a huge hit that your family loves!

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5 Comments

  1. I love hot chocolate but I don’t think I’ve ever had mint hot chocolate before so I’m super excited to try this recipe, Susan. It looks delicious. Thanks so much for the recipe! Hugs, CoCo

    1. I don’t think I had ever had it either. I fell in love with it, because it isn’t overpowering on the mint! I hope you love it!!

  2. Estelle Forrest says:

    The color is so much fun! Thanks for sharing on SSPS, hope to see you again next week.

  3. I am not usually a mint fan, but this recipe really caught my eye. I am definitely going to have to try this soon!

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