Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

Name: Peppermint Mocha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Brewed Coffee (Strong); 1/2 Cup Whole Milk; 1 Teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 Regular Size Candy Canes (Finely Crushed)

posted by Krystle Smith on January 20, 2016 0 Comments »

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(Last Updated On: August 3, 2020)

Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha: Warm and creamy coffee that tastes better than the Starbucks version! Ready in 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients!

I’m finally starting to crave hot drinks. -slurrrrp-

Just a month ago around Christmas time it was in the 70s! SO crazy!

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Now Mid January we’re down into the single digits. Nothing warms me up more on a chilly night than a piping hot coffee. I usually add just a bit of peppermint mocha creamer to my coffees.

But super cold days call for comfort food (and drinks)!This mocha tastes just like the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. However, you don’t have to put on your hat, gloves, or boots to go and get it!

It comes together with just 5 ingredients in less than 5 minutes! I bet you have every single ingredient in your pantry right now! Go run and check, I’ll wait! 🙂

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Peppermint Mocha

Warm and creamy coffee that tastes better than the Starbucks version! Ready in 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Keyword how to make peppermint mocha, peppermint mocha cupcakes, peppermint mocha recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Servings Drink

Calories 85kcal

Author Krystle Smith

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Ingredients

1 Cup Brewed Coffee Strong
1/2 Cup Whole Milk
1 Teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Regular Size Candy Canes Finely Crushed

Instructions

In a small microwave safe bowl, combine milk, crushed candy canes, and cocoa powder. Heat for 45 seconds. Stir. Heat for 45 more seconds or until hot.
Pour coffee in a mug. Pour in milk mixture.
Garnish with whipped cream, candy canes, and chocolate sauce if desired.