peanut butter cup hot chocolate
Shoutout to my sister for her emphatic pronunciation of PEEEEAnut butter.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or more milk)
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbsp brown sugar, or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream, marshmallows, and mini peanut butter cups, to serve
Instructions
- In a small saucepot, combine the milk, heavy cream, dark chocolate, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Whisk until the milk begins to steam, about 5 minutes, then shut off the burner and cover, whisking vigorously with some gusto ever so often, for 5 minutes longer, until the peanut butter and chocolate fully melt. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into your favorite giant mug and top with plenty of whipped cream, marshmallows, and mini peanut butter cups!
Notes
*Peanut butter: I recommend using a non-natural variety, or a "natural" brand that uses an oil emulsifier. I like Jif natural best!
*Heavy cream: The heavy cream exists to create a super thick, rich finish. If you're not into that, use the same amount called for in whatever milk you chose.