Entry #2956, November 4, 2013

Are you ready for the holidays yet? Chocolate and peppermint has long been associated together and as a beverage, it makes a tasty treat. Quick and easy to make, peppermint hot chocolate is a perfect hot chocolate drink to serve your family on winter mornings just before they step out into the cold. Here is a recipe to make hot chocolate with a wintry twist.

Holiday Favorite: Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Image via: Pastry Affair

Preparation time:  15 minutes

Yields: 25 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups malted milk powder, chocolate

1-cup dinner mints

3 cups dry milk powder

1 ½ cups chocolate drink powder

Image via: Flickr: The Whimsical Cupcake

Directions:

1. In a food processor, mix 1-cup malted milk powder and dinner mints. Cover and run the processor until smooth.

2. Pour the mixture into a bowl and add chocolate drink mix, milk powder and remaining malted milk powder. Blend well and store in an airtight container.

3. For each serving, combine ¾ cup boiling water and ¼ cup peppermint chocolate mixture. Serve with candy sticks if desired.

There is nothing like a cup of hot chocolate to beat that winter chill. Enjoy it’s smooth taste with a minty flavor for a delicious, refreshing experience.

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