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Homemade Dark Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cocoa

Homemade Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Hot Cocoa

Deanna Underwood
Indulge in this tasty peppermint flavored hot chocolate that is perfect for the holidays!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups milk whole, almond, cashew
  • 3 tablespoons Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder
  • 4 packets Sweet'N Low
  • 8 mini candy canes
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Bring milk to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Add cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, Sweet'N Low and 4 mini candy canes. Stir to combine thoroughly, and be sure the candy canes are completely melted.
  • Pour into mugs and garnish each with whipped cream and remaining candy canes.
  • Sip and enjoy!