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Peppermint Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Floats

December 7, 2015

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Floats (blog) (36 of 48)sbs5Peppermint Hot Cocoa Floats (blog) (47 of 48)Pumpkin is to November what peppermint is to December — minty, festive, and full of fond memories! Our favorite seasonal treat has to be semi-homemade peppermint ice-cream! Yes, it’s true… you can buy it from the store in the carton. But for us, part of the nostalgia comes from crushing the candy-canes and playing “kitchen” with carols in the background. The kids can basically make the entire thing from start to finish… with some supervision, of course! It’s just what we do. A tradition — typically served sundae style, sprinkled with malted milk, drizzled with hot fudge, and topped with a cherry! However, peppermint ice-cream drenched in rich hot cocoa (call it a float of sorts) seemed like a mighty fine way to combine two Christmas classics! In my opinion, the key to any good recipe is using high quality ingredients. Homemade cocoa is no exception. The secret is in the bag. Chocolate chips to be exact (coupon here). Melt them in one part milk and one part half and half… and a sprinkling of salt (trust, me on this one). Serve it at a party, in pajamas while watching The Polar Express, or for an extra special afternoon treat! Could it be used gift someone special? Absolutely! Package the ice-cream in a quart-sized mason jar, adorned with a few candy canes, a small bag of chocolate chips, and a festive tag containing assembly instructions and recipe for making the homemade hot cocoa! Guaranteed Santa will move you up at least 10 spots on his “extra-nice” list. Cheers!sbs1Peppermint-Hot-Cocoa-Floats-(blog)-(38-of-48)sbs2Peppermint Hot Cocoa Floats (blog) (1 of 48)sbs3Peppermint-Hot-Cocoa-Floats-(blog)-(41-of-48)PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE HOT COCOA FLOAT RECIPEsbs6Peppermint Hot Cocoa Floats (blog) (36 of 48)This post is in sponsored in partnership with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE. Thank you for supporting us and our sponsors!

  • Bayleigh December 7, 2015 at 4:46 am

    This looks so delicious! Especially the homemade hot chocolate part ?? Love the little glass shooters as well!

  • Lisa December 7, 2015 at 5:42 am

    Stunning photography, as always! Straight out of a magazine! Just wish I could eat my screen!

  • Amanda December 7, 2015 at 5:42 am

    And now, I’m headed to the store! FANTASTIC idea!

  • Jen December 7, 2015 at 5:44 am

    I made your peppermint ice-cream way back when, when you first started blogging. It’s become one of our family’s favorites! Simple to do and tastes so much better than the stuff you buy! Thank you for this twist on it! And the coupon!

  • Jenedy December 7, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Looks like a dream!

  • mary beth at MBZ interiors December 8, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Every year at our Christmas Eve parties I simply serve peppermint ice cream. I will take it one step further now and surprise everyone with these floats, thanks for inspiration

  • RuthAnne Strong December 8, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Your Peppermint Brownies are still some of my very favorites to make during the holidays! I can’t wait to try this new one!!

  • Bridget Black December 9, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Stunning photography—so so beautiful! Thank you for such beautiful content xo

  • Lauren December 20, 2015 at 5:42 am

    SUCH a great post! I love your photography 🙂