Mint mocha coffee warms you body and soul. Maybe it’s time to learn how to make it from scratch? Well, not fully from scratch, we’re buying the ingredients from the store.. Either way, make yourself a delicious cup of this rich, simple-to-make mint mocha recipe and sip it while you defrost and relax or get ready for the day ahead.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup freshly brewed coffee

1/2 cup whole milk or almond milk

1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

4 droplets vanilla extract

1/2 Tbsp sugar or sugar substitute, or just use the candy cane

1 peppermint candy cane (optional, a drop or two of peppermint oil works amazing)

Easy Prep:

First, you’ll want to make your favorite coffee while you start on the first part of this recipe.

Next, heat milk in a microwave-safe mug for 1 minute and 30 seconds (time may vary as appliances differ). Next, add the chocolate chips, and sugar/sugar substitute using the measuring instructions on the package. You’ll need to wait a few moments for the chocolate to soften from the warmth of the milk.

Now get out a small whisk and use the “my hands are cold, I’ll rub them together” technique to mix it, until you get a good froth on top. Be careful not to tip your cup, or slosh the mixture out onto the counter. You’ll find that keeping the whisk at an angle to one side of the cup and up off the bottom of the cup works best to decrease the chance of spillage.

After a minute or so, stir the remaining chocolate up off the bottom of the cup and mix it around. This will likely be there when you’re done with the drink so don’t work too hard attempting to mix everything in.

Slowly pour in coffee, and stir with the candy cane or spoon (or add the peppermint drops and stir them in). You’ll want to drop in the vanilla on top and NOT stir it in so you can smell it as you sip. Do just that until you are warm and bright-eyed!

Now snuggle up with your favorite book and quilt and enjoy!

Edited 5/4/2025

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