CANDY CANE COCOA

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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 round hard red-and-white-striped peppermint candies or two 1-ounce candy canes, broken
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream, divided
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup white (clear) creme de menthe
4 candy canes

Steps:

Place 8 peppermint candies or 2 broken candy canes in processor. Using on/off turns, process until candies are finely ground. Beat 1/2 cup whipping cream in medium bowl until cream holds peaks. Fold in ground candy. Cover and refrigerate. Whisk cocoa powder, sugar, 1/2 cup water, vanilla, and salt in heavy large saucepan over low heat until smooth. Bring milk and remaining 1 cup cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into chocolate mixture. Stir in creme de menthe. Divide hot cocoa among 4 mugs. Top each mug with peppermint whipped cream. Garnish with candy canes and serve.

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