How to Make Candy Cane Cocoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing quite like a steaming mug of hot cocoa to warm you up from the inside out. And during the holiday season, there's an extra-special version of this comforting drink that is sure to delight both kids and adults alike: Candy Cane Cocoa.

This festive beverage combines the rich creaminess of hot chocolate with the refreshing minty flavor of candy canes, making it the perfect treat for sipping by the fire on a cold winter's night. Wheth...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 4 small peppermint candy canes

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth.
  • Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy-cane stirring stick.
  • Nutrition

    486 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 141mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 58g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 302mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 391mg