Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Delight Recipe
Perfect for a day like today......when it's SNOWING!
Ingredients
- 1 qt. Whole Milk
- 1 qt. Low-Fat Milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 8 oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 4 oz. red-and-white striped peppermint candies
- 1 cup Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Peppermint schnapps (adults)
- 1/4 Peppermint extract (kids)
- 8 candy canes, each at least 4 in. tall
Directions
- In a 5- to 6-qt. heavy pan over medium heat, combine whole milk, low-fat milk, and 1/2 cup sugar. Whisk often, just until milk is steaming, about 10 minutes; do not boil. Reduce heat to low and add chocolate chips. Whisk constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; keep warm.
- While milk heats, place the 4 oz. of peppermint candies in a food processor and whirl just until coarsely crushed. (Or place candies in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag and pound with a mallet or rolling pin until coarsely crushed.) Set aside.
- Pour whipping cream into a medium-mixing bowl. Beat on high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, gently fold crushed peppermint candy into whipped cream.
- To serve, divide hot chocolate among mugs. If desired, add peppermint schnapps or extract to each mug to taste. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a candy cane.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 306g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 413 | |
| Calories from Fat 244 | 59% |
| Total Fat 28.31g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 17.19g | 69% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium 596mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 38.65g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 31.84g | 21% |
| Protein 11.82g | 19% |
