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Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Name: Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 teaspoons crushed peppermint candies, divided; 12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; Miniature marshmallows, optional

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Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

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6 servings

My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include it as a festive addition to brunch or an afternoon tea party. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

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Ingredients

5-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Miniature marshmallows, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 teaspoon crushed candy.
Whisk chocolate into milk until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with remaining candy and, if desired, marshmallows. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup with about 1 tablespoon whipped cream and 1/2 teaspoon crushed candy: 519 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.

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