PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

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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. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 380 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.