Wonderful. So rich and fun. Much better than the standard cocoa can recipes. Kids loved it. So worth the cost of the good chocolate. Will try with cinnamon candy sticks next time.
Peppermint Stick Hot Chocolate
Jeff Kauck
For an adults-only party, consider spiking this drink with mint liqueur, such as peppermint schnapps or crème de menthe.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup hot chocolate, 1 candy cane, 1 tablespoon marshmallows)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 194
- Calories from fat: 18%
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated fat: 2.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrate: 34g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 96mg
- Calcium: 32mg
Ingredients
- 8 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 12 candy canes
- 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
- Whole grated nutmeg (optional)
Preparation
- Combine milk, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, nutmeg, and semisweet chocolate in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 25 minutes or until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Serve with candy canes and marshmallows. Garnish with whole grated nutmeg, if desired.
Peppermint Stick Hot Chocolate Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Fat, Low Sodium
- OCCASION: Winter, Christmas
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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