Peppermint Chocolate Coffee Cooler
Imagine the perfect holiday drink that combines coffee and chocolate and throws in a bit of peppermint! Well, this super smooth drink/dessert has all those things!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 291kcal
Ingredients
For the chocolate sauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the coffee cooler
- 1 ½ tbsp instant coffee granules
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 recipe prepared chocolate sauce (see above)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup coffee liqueur optional
- 1 qt peppermint ice cream
Instructions
For the chocolate sauce
- In a large measuring glass, mix together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, salt, and water.
- Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and cook another 2 minutes. Stir once again. If the mixture is thick and viscous, the sauce is ready. If it is runny, cook an additional minute.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Set aside.
For the coffee cooler
- In a large bowl, combine the instant coffee and milk. Stir to dissolve the coffee granules.
- Stir in the chocolate sauce and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the liqueur, if using.
- To serve, place several small scoops of peppermint ice cream in glasses (like flutes) and top with coffee cooler.
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Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 291kcal
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