Peppermint Stick Hot Chocolate
Photography: Jeff Kauck; 
For an adults-only party, consider spiking this drink with mint liqueur, such as peppermint schnapps or crème de menthe.
| Servings:12 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup hot chocolate, 1 candy cane, 1 tablespoon marshmallows) | Prep Time:n/a | Cook Time:n/a |
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 8 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 12 candy canes
- 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
- Whole grated nutmeg (optional)
Amount Per
Serving
- calories from fat:18 %
- saturated fat:2.3 g
- cholesterol:10 mg
- fat:3.9 g
- calories:194
- protein:7 g
- poly fat:0.0 g
- calcium:32 mg
- fiber:0.8 g
- iron:0.6 mg
- mono fat:0.0 g
- carbohydrate:34 g
- sodium:96 mg
directions
Combine milk, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, nutmeg, and semisweet chocolate in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 25 minutes or until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Serve with candy canes and marshmallows. Garnish with whole grated nutmeg, if desired.
