Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 8 spearmint or peppermint candies, crushed
• Additional crushed peppermint candies, optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the crushed candies. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs; dollop with whipped cream. Sprinkle with additional candies if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

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