Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate
Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate is It works best as a beverage, and is done in roughly 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up powdered sugar, vanilla baking chips, peppermint extract, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
In chilled small bowl, mix whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk just to simmering over medium-low heat - do not boil. Reduce heat to low.
Add baking chips; stir constantly with wire whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
Pour hot chocolate into cups or mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream.
Garnish with candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed candies.