I had this peppermint white hot chocolate recipe a few years back in Ohio while visiting my husband's grandparents. Since then I have been obsessed with it each year as the weather turn cold. I have tried many variations since but this one always wins out hands down!
Copycat Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Recipe
As all the pumpkin recipes are on their way out now and my favorite peppermint recipes are here again! I love my peppermint drinks, my peppermint brownies, and my peppermint patty stuffed chocolate cookies. YUM!
Now Starbucks used to do a peppermint white hot chocolate recipes (and they still might!) but when I tried this recipe the first time I had no idea it was a copycat version! So if you are missing your Starbucks hot chocolate give this one a try! It's super east to make!
We love making up a batch of this hot chocolate, getting into our PJ, taking some of our Christmas Cookies and head out in our car to look at Christmas lights the week before Christmas!
We have been doing it for years. It's a tradition we all look forward too. Though I have to admit it makes this momma sad that my kids prefer plain old chocolate milk over this super yummy hot chocolate. Maybe someday I can convert them, what do you think?
Related: 23 of The Best Candy Cane and Peppermint Recipes
TIP: This makes one serving so just times it by how many you are making it for or make them one at a time 🙂
Anyway on to the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Peppermint Chips
- 1 Tablespoon White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tablespoon Whipping Cream
- 8 Ounces Milk
- 1 Peppermint, Crushed
- Whipped Cream
Directions
In a microwave safe mug, combine the peppermint chips, white chocolate chips, and whipping cream.
Heat for 30 seconds, stir until smooth, and try not to eat this super yummy mixture all on its own! (yeah guilty here!)
Add milk and heat for an additional 90 seconds, or until heated through.
Stir in crushed peppermint, top with whipped cream.
You can also top the whipped cream with crushed peppermint for effect!
YUM!! We also have Pumpkin Hot Chocolate that is pretty popular!
Copycat Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Peppermint Chips
- 1 Tbsp White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tbsp Whipping Cream
- 8 oz Milk
- 1 1 Peppermint, Crushed
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug, combine the peppermint chips, white chocolate chips, and whipping cream.
- Heat for 30 seconds, stir until smooth, and try not to eat this super yummy mixture all on its own! (yeah guilty here!)
- Add milk and heat for an additional 90 seconds, or until heated through.
- Stir in crushed peppermint, top with whipped cream.
- You can also top the whipped cream with crushed peppermint for effect!
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
1 gramsAmount Per Serving Unsaturated Fat 0g
Sounds yummy! What are peppermint chips though?
They are crushed peppermint Candy Canes or candy 🙂