Peppermint Hot Chocolate | Recipe

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Briana Martin

1 1/2 c. heavy cream                                      3 drops of peppermint oil

1 1/2 c. milk                                                        sweetened whipped cream for garnish

1/4 c. sugar                                                         chocolate shavings for garnish

1/8 tsp. salt

6 oz.                                                                      bittersweet chocolate, chopped

In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted. Stir in the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.