Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Name: Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; Whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Round out a cozy December evening with two mugs of peppermint hot chocolate.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies

Directions

Place milk, cocoa and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; cook until heated through and well combined, 2-3 minutes. Add chocolate, stir until melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; add peppermint extract. Pour into mugs and garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 drink: 576 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 10g fiber), 15g protein.

Peppermint hot chocolate is such an easy, festive drink to whip up on a whim when the night calls for it. The crushed candy canes on top complete it! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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