- 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed peppermint
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup boilIng water
- 3 cups milk
- 3/4 cup half n half
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream
- 4 medium size candy canes
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Indulge in festive warmth with Christmas Peppermint Hot Chocolate! A delicious blend of rich hot cocoa and refreshing peppermint, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes—perfect for cozying up by the fire this holiday season.
Ingredients
Procedure
- Using a clean finger run the rim of each mug with a small amount of corn syrup.
- Place crushed peppermint on plate.
- Press rim of each glass into crushed peppermint.
- In large saucepan combine sugar, cocoa and pinch of salt.
- Add boiling water.
- Turn heat on to low and bring to simmer; stirring constantly.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes; stirring constantly.
- Add milk and half n half. Stir to combine and simmer until warm; stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in mint extract,
- Split between 4 mugs and top with whipped cream.
- Use candy canes for stir sticks. www.smalltownwoman.com
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