![]() You can also whisk by hand and get the same result, it just may take longer. Start by whipping together about 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream with 1 to 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla for about 1 minute in your stand mixer or with your electric mixer. ![]() HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM: You can use Cool Whip as a topping or you can simply make your own like I did.Save what you don’t use for your next peppermint mocha coffee! You could also use a food processor or blender to do this step as well. CRUSHED PEPPERMINT CANDY: Place a candy cane or peppermint candy in a plastic baggie, seal it and whack it across a hard surface like your counter to break it up into pieces.You could also make your own homemade chocolate sauce as well. CHOCOLATE SAUCE: You can use a store bought chocolate sauce or fudge sauce to top this drink.You could also use espresso or cappuccino as the base for this drink as well. Some affordable options I enjoy are Starbucks’ Veranda and the McCafe medium roast. You can use any kind of coffee brand that is your favorite. COFFEE: A good brand of coffee or a good cup of coffee is essential to making this homemade peppermint mocha extra special.A stand mixer, electric mixer or whisk (only if you’re making your own whipped cream).Your favorite mug (preferably 12 oz or bigger).It’s absolutely delicious and perfect for the holiday season to enjoy! PIN FOR LATER! TOOLS YOU MAY NEED This drink has subtle notes of peppermint and chocolate, and is topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream. That being said, I really enjoy the flavors of peppermint and chocolate, and wanted to create a peppermint mocha coffee drink with far less sugar and that was a bit more palatable. Don’t come at me! For me, it’s too rich and way too sweet for my liking. Peppermint mocha is such a classic holiday coffee drink, made famous by Starbucks, of course, but can I tell you something that may be a bit controversial? I DON’T like Starbucks’ peppermint mocha. These two flavors are really complimentary to each other and make this homemade peppermint mocha coffee absolutely delicious and the perfect drink for Christmas morning, or any time during the holiday season! Peppermint and chocolate are two flavors that no holiday season is complete without.
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