Shelly's Recipe

MINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

1 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
6 cups milk
3 cups white vanilla baking chips
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Candy cane or crushed hard peppermint candy, if desired

In chilled small bowl, mix whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and 1/4 tsp peppermint extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk just to simmering over medium-low heat - do not boil. Reduce heat to low. Add baking chips; stir constantly with wire whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in 1/2 tsp peppermint extract.

Pour hot chocolate into cups or mugs. Top serving with whipped cream. Garnish with candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed candies. Serves 10