PEPPERMINT PATTY HOT COCOA

Peppermint Patty Hot Cocoa image

A hint of cool mint makes this rich sipper a nice change of pace from traditional hot cocoa. Add a dollop of whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups hot water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
9 cups 2% milk
1 cup peppermint schnapps liqueur or 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract with additional 1 cup milk
Whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, cocoa and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add milk; heat through, stirring constantly., Remove from heat; add liqueur. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Top servings with whipped cream and peppermint candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.