FAVORITE MINT HOT CHOCOLATE

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This is one of my husband's favorite winter drinks. I love the minty, chocolaty recipe because it's like Christmas in a cup. Be sure to use fresh mint leaves and don't skimp on the chocolate or whipped cream either! -Alyssa Ponticello, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce dark baking chocolate, melted
WHIPPED CREAM:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
HOT CHOCOLATE:
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons minced fresh mint (about 16 leaves)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of mint leaves with melted chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving., In a large saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat just to simmering (do not boil). Remove from heat; add mint. Whisk in chocolate chips until melted; return to heat and heat through., If desired, pour hot chocolate through a strainer to remove mint leaves. Top servings with whipped cream and chocolate leaves.

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