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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

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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.

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4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups milk
8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2/3 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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 629 calories, 42 g fat (26 g saturated fat), 95 mg cholesterol, 184 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 12 g protein.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate published in Country Woman July/August 2001, p19