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Snowy Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Perfect for those snowy winter days. Tastes like Christmas!
By valeriefender
2011-12-01 09:28:17
A new tradition for a cold day and perfect for the holidays. So creamy and yummy!
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| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups milk
8 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or to taste
8 peppermint candies, crushed
1 tablespoon chocolate chips finely chopped
4 candy canes, optional
Instructions
In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in extracts. In a mixing bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the crushed candies and chocolate. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs; dollop with whipped cream. Place 1 candy cane in each mug.
| Category | Beverage |
| Cuisine | North American |
| Diet Choices | Gluten-free |
| Tags | chocolate christmas family holiday kids peppermint winter |
