Yoda Mint Hot Chocolate is a fun Star Wars-inspired drink made with creamy white chocolate, milk, peppermint extract, and a little green food coloring. This sweet, minty hot chocolate is perfect for Star Wars parties or a cozy movie night.
I originally made this fun green hot chocolate for a Star Wars celebration. It’s such a simple way to make an ordinary cup of hot chocolate feel special for the kids.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Keep the heat low: White chocolate can scorch if it gets too hot.
- Adjust the peppermint: Start with less extract if you prefer a milder mint flavor.
- Decorate before pouring: Add the green sugar rims before filling the glasses with hot chocolate.
Yield: 4
Mint Hot Chocolate
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Yoda Mint Hot Chocolate is a creamy white hot chocolate flavored with peppermint and colored green for a fun Star Wars-inspired treat.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2–3 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 cup sugar, for the rims of the glasses
- 2–3 additional drops green food coloring, for the sugar
- Cool Whip, optional topping
Instructions
- Pour the milk or half-and-half into a saucepan over low heat.
- Add the white chocolate chips and peppermint extract. Stir until the chocolate melts.
- Simmer gently for about 10 minutes without letting the mixture boil.
- Stir in 2–3 drops of green food coloring.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar with 2–3 additional drops of green food coloring.
- Dip the rims of the glasses into the green sugar.
- Pour the hot chocolate into the glasses and top with Cool Whip, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use half-and-half for a richer, creamier hot chocolate. Keep the heat low to prevent the white chocolate from scorching. Add peppermint extract to taste, and top with Cool Whip just before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 167mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 0gSugar: 37gProtein: 11g
This drink looks so delicious. I am going to try and make this. Hope I do a good job.
Super cute idea!
Yummmmm – looks so good!
will try
Happy New Year
Betsy