Candy Cane Cocoa
A rich, creamy holiday hot cocoa made with melted semisweet chocolate and crushed candy canes for a festive peppermint twist, topped with whipped cream and a candy cane stir stick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 3 (1 oz) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 4 small peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk in the chopped semisweet chocolate and crushed candy canes until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the cocoa into four mugs.
- Top each mug with whipped cream and a small candy cane for stirring.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet cocoa.
- Replace part of the milk with half-and-half for extra creaminess.
- Add vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon for a flavor twist.
- Garnish with crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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