Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate

By carmen-2

Ingredients

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

Details

Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

In chilled small bowl, mix whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon 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 teaspoon peppermint extract.

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

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/alpine-mint-hot-chocolate/f62160e2-3468-4f2b-b831-f522d8701b6d