Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Photo by: Con Poulos
Warm up with a steaming mug of minty hot chocolate. Make your own heart marshmallows with a pair of clean kitchen scissors; start by cutting half-inch slices of marshmallow, and shape into hearts using your crafting skills.
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Several large marshmallows
½ cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ tsp salt
⅓ cup hot water
4 cups milk
3 Tbsp chocolate syrup
⅛ tsp peppermint extract
Peppermint sticks
½ cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ tsp salt
⅓ cup hot water
4 cups milk
3 Tbsp chocolate syrup
⅛ tsp peppermint extract
Peppermint sticks
directions:
1. Cut a heart shape out of the marshmallows. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually stir in the hot water. Whisk very well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Add the milk and chocolate syrup. Reduce heat and cook over low, stirring, until very hot. Don’t let mixture boil. Stir in ⅛ tsp peppermint extract.
4. Ladle into mugs. Garnish with marshmallow hearts or peppermint sticks.
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Serves: 4. Per Serving: 270 calories, 49g carbs, 9g protein, 6g fat, 200mg sodium, 20mg cholesterol, 2g fiber
