Description

Serve this festive beverage during the holiday season or even on cold winter days and nights.

Ingredients

• 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 quart milk
• 1/2 c. (3 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 7 peppermint sticks; 4 whole, 3 crushed (1/4 c.)
• pinch of salt
• mini-marshmallows or whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps

1. Place cocoa in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in milk until cocoa has dissolved. Add chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
2. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate and peppermint have melted, 8-10 minutes. Bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat. Add salt.
3. To serve, ladle into mugs; serve each with a peppermint stick and whipped cream or mini-marshmallows, if desired.