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Peppermint Hot Chocolate With Crushed Candy Canes

The Home Cook's Kitchen
Our peppermint hot chocolate with crushed candy canes is the perfect winter warmer! Bring on the festive season!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Western
Servings 2 people
Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 cups milk
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoon cocoa
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • .5 oz candy canes crushed
  • 4 tablespoon cream whipped

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together milk and cocoa.
  • Add sugar and chocolate chips.
  • Slowly heat milk over medium heat until warm, not boiling.
  • Add peppermint extract and stir.
  • Continue to heat hot cocoa until it has reached your desired temperature - approximately 10 - 15 minutes depending on how high stove is. Keep tasting until desired heat has been reached.
  • Taste, and adjust peppermint extract and sugar to suit taste.
  • Serve with whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa and the crushed candy canes.