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Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate

I made homemade peppermint hot chocolate for the first time today. Included one of Whimsy & Spice’s delicious homemade chocolate marshmallows, and I whipped the cream by hand (oy!). Needless to say, my efforts resulted in one happy girlfriend.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
• 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4 ounces bittersweet (preferably 60% cocoa) chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 small candy canes (for garnish)

Preparation

Beat 1/2 cup cream and 1 teaspoon sugar in bowl until soft peaks form. Cover; chill. Whisk 1/2 cup cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and milk in medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Whisk in extract. Divide chocolate among mugs. Top with cream and garnish with candy canes.

(Recipe via Epicurious.com)