Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate

 

1

cup whipping cream

2

tablespoons powdered sugar

1

tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa

1/4

teaspoon peppermint extract

6

cups milk

3

cups white vanilla baking chips

1/2

teaspoon peppermint extract

Candy cane or crushed hard peppermint candy, if desired

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 Pour hot chocolate into cups or mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream. Garnish with candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed candies.