Food/Cooking

Yummy St. Patrick's Day Drink!!!!

More than a hint of cool mint makes this delicious sipper a special switch from traditional 

hot chocolate. Besides, it's a rich beverage that's quick to fix, and adding a dollop of 

whipped cream with crushed candy tops each mug lusciously.

Ingredients

. 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
. 8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
. 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
. 8 spearmint or peppermint candies, crushed
. Additional crushed peppermint candies, optional

Directions 

. In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming. 

. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. . . . Stir in peppermint extract.
. In a large bowl, beat the whipped cream until stiff peaks form. 

. Fold in the crushed candies. 

. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs; dollop with whipped cream. 

. Sprinkle with additional candies if desired. 

Yield: 6 servings.