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Best Easy Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe

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This quick copycat Starbucks peppermint mocha is rich, velvety, and ready in under 5 minutes. It uses simple pantry ingredients to recreate that coffee shop favorite at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Crushed candy cane or peppermint pieces, for topping
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 cup of strong coffee.
  2. In a mug or small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons hot water. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Taste and adjust mint if desired.
  4. Heat 1/2 cup whole milk in a microwave-safe container for 45-60 seconds until steaming (or in a saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form around edges). Do not boil.
  5. Froth the warm milk using a milk frother, or shake in a jar with a tight lid for 30 seconds, then microwave for another 30 seconds.
  6. Pour the hot brewed coffee into the mug over the chocolate base. Stir well. Slowly pour the frothed milk over the back of a spoon to create layers.
  7. Top with whipped cream, crushed candy cane pieces, and a dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use hot water to dissolve cocoa and sugar to avoid grittiness. Start with 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and add more to taste. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk and dairy-free whipped cream. The chocolate base can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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