Peppermint Stick Hot Chocolate

For an adults-only party, consider spiking this drink with mint liqueur, such as peppermint schnapps or crème de menthe.

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup hot chocolate, 1 candy cane, 1 tablespoon marshmallows)

Ingredients

• 8  cups  2% reduced-fat milk
• 3/4  cup  packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3  cup  unsweetened cocoa
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1/8  teaspoon  ground nutmeg
• 3  ounces  semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 12  candy canes
• 3/4  cup  miniature marshmallows
• Whole grated nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Combine milk, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, nutmeg, and semisweet chocolate in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 25 minutes or until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Serve with candy canes and marshmallows. Garnish with whole grated nutmeg, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

194 (18% from fat)

Fat:

3.9g (sat 2.3g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

7g

Carbohydrate:

34g

Fiber:

0.8g

Cholesterol:

10mg

Iron:

0.6mg

Sodium:

96mg

Calcium:

32mg