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Peppermint Hot Cocoa

Name: Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups whole or low-fat milk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint sticks, plus more for serving; Pinch kosher salt; Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving; Peppermint sticks, for serving

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Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients

4 cups whole or low-fat milk

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

3 tablespoons crushed peppermint sticks, plus more for serving

Pinch kosher salt

Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving

Peppermint sticks, for serving

Directions

Heat the milk and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot and steaming. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate, crushed peppermint and salt in a bowl, then whisk into the milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the chocolate and peppermint melts and the cocoa thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Divide among 4 mugs, top with dollops of whipped cream. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint and serve each with a peppermint stick.