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Peppermint Hot Chocolate




Source of Recipe


Everyday Food, Dec. 06


Recipe Introduction


Rich and delicious! The kids loved it!
(see my notes for any changes)


Recipe Link: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/peppermint-hot-chocolate

List of Ingredients




1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 quart milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (3 ounces)
7 peppermint sticks -- 3 crushed (1/4 cup), 4 left whole
1 pinch salt -- I used sea salt
splash of vanilla -- my addition



Recipe



Place cocoa in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until cocoa has dissolved.

Add chocolate chips and crushed peppermint; simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate and peppermint have melted, 8 to 10 minutes.

Bring to a boil (I didn't do this) and immediately remove from heat. Add salt and vanilla (if desired). Ladle into mugs; serve each with a peppermint stick (or marshmallows).

NOTES : I cut the recipe down to make only 3 servings; used 1 cup whole milk and 2 cups 1% milk; used 3 crushed peppermint sticks in the cocoa because 3 measured 3 Tablespoons; didn't serve w/peppermint sticks but just topped each serving w/marshmallows. And I never did bring it to a boil.