Campfire Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Here’s a cozy, camper-approved treat that’s perfect for chilly nights by the fire 🔥☕️

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

• 2 cups milk (or half milk, half water for camping)
  
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  
• 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
  
• ¼ tsp peppermint extract (a little goes a long way!)
  
• Pinch of salt
  
• Mini marshmallows or whipped cream (optional)
  
• Crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings (optional topping)
  

Instructions

1. Heat the milk
   Pour milk into a small pot or enamel mug and place it over the campfire grate or camp stove. Heat slowly, stirring often so it doesn’t scorch.
   
2. Mix the chocolate
   Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until fully dissolved and smooth.
   
3. Add peppermint
   Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
   
4. Serve & enjoy
   Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or crushed candy canes.
   

Campfire Tip

🔥 Keep the pot just off direct flames for gentler heat. Too much flame can burn the milk quickly.

Try this recipe the next time you stay at Kiefer Campgrounds during the winter season!