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Cozy Family Games Night with Homemade Candy Cane Hot Chocolate

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups half and half optional - or switch out for whole milk
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips I used the tiny ones as they melt faster
  • Optional:
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to each
  • 1 - 1.5 ounces peppermint schnapps per drink

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk and cream on the stove, until nearly boiling. Add the chocolate chips and whisk until fully melted and mixed. Add the peppermint to the mugs (based on your choice). Top with the hot chocolate mixture and gently stir. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes bits.
  2. Optional garnish: peppermint kisses and/or mini marshmallows