Whoever discovered chocolate in drinkable form deserves a prize. There is simply nothing like a Peppermint Hot Cocoa on a snowy night. This drink is one to snuggle up with. The secret ingredient in this recipe is the mini chocolate chips! They melt so quickly, that even if you don’t have time for a slow cup by the fire, you can make it and go dashing through the snow.
Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa
4 cups milk
1 ounce mini semisweet chocolate chips
4 peppermint candy canes, crushed to powder
1 cup whipped cream
4 small peppermint candy canes
In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the mini chocolate chips and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with mounds of whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles. Serve each with a mini candy cane stirring stick.
