Minty Hot Chocolate

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4 cups low-fat milk (2-percent)

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

Whipped cream and peppermint sticks, for serving