PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

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Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Milk/Cream     Non-Alcoholic     Chocolate     Dessert     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Drink

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups whole milk
4 ounces bittersweet (preferably 60% cocoa) chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 small candy canes (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Beat 1/2 cup cream and 1 teaspoon sugar in bowl until soft peaks form. Cover; chill. Whisk 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and milk in medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in extract. Divide chocolate among mugs. Top with cream and garnish with candy canes.

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