Buffet Ideas

Peppermint Chocolate Coffee

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons peppermint syrup or peppermint baking chips
1/2 cup (4-ounces) hot fresh brewed coffee
whipped cream, for garnish
chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions

To a coffee mug, add chocolate syrup, peppermint syrup and coffee. Mix together. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. 

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup white chocolate
1 tsp. peppermint extract
whipped cream & peppermint pieces for topping

  • Combine all ingredients in small cooking pot over medium heat
  • Stir constantly until chocolate is completely melted & almost boiling
  • Serve hot with whipped cream & peppermint pieces

11 Ways to Doctor Up Hot Chocolate

1. Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Spread marshmallow fluff on the rim of a mug and then dip the mug in crushed candy canes. Pour instant hot chocolate mix into the prepared mug, add water as directed and stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.

 

2. Mexican Hot Chocolate: Stir a generous pinch each of ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper into 1 mug of prepared instant hot chocolate. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

 

Grinch Punch

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons water
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 12 drops neon green food coloring
  • 1 bottle (2 liters) lemon-lime soda, chilled
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook and stir over
  • medium heat until sugar is dissolved; remove from the heat. Stir in

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