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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Name: Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups 2% milk; 8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 8 spearmint or peppermint candies, crushed; Additional crushed peppermint candies, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

More than a hint of cool mint makes this delicious sipper a special switch from traditional hot chocolate. Besides the rich beverage that's quick to fix, a dollop of whipped cream with crushed candy tops each mug lusciously. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

3-1/2 cups 2% milk
8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
8 spearmint or peppermint candies, crushed
Additional crushed peppermint candies, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the crushed candies. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs; dollop with whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 380 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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