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mugs of candy cane hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and crushed peppermint arranged in a wide horizontal shot on a cozy table, candy canes and a knit blanket nearby, warm candlelight, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Candy Cane Hot Cocoa

Creamy hot cocoa with peppermint, topped with marshmallows and a candy cane.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.25 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 2 candy canes crushed

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk over medium heat until steaming.
  2. Whisk in the chocolate chips and sugar until smooth.
  3. Stir in the peppermint extract.
  4. Pour into mugs and top with mini marshmallows.
  5. Sprinkle crushed candy cane over the top and serve with a candy cane stirrer.

Notes

A whole candy cane makes a fun stirrer that melts as you sip.