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Candy Cane Cocoa

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"The rich flavor of chocolate combines so well with peppermint. This is the perfect drink to sip while trimming the tree."
Candy Cane Cocoa Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 71 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups milk
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 4 small peppermint candy canes

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by LARINA 
This was a great treat! My family also enjoyed this while decorating the tree this year. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2003 by KIMAR 
Strong chocolate flavor, but the peppermint flavor was very subtle. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2003 by SHEWETT 
I thought it was good,but we used two big candy canes insted of four small ones so it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2003 by learning2cook 
Oh wow is all I can say! I crave this not only during the holidays now. Very easy to make. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2006 by NewBride 
Wow, we really liked this! It was so easy to make. We didn't have candycanes - we crushed 8... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by VICTORIACOOK 
Just suited for a cold winter day.Quite tasty indeed! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 1, 2003 by schmerna 
Great cocoa. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2004 by MINIMOE331 
i made it with instant hot chocolate and crushed the hook off of a candy cane and then stuck... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 8, 2003 by TINA3089 
This was great my family drank it on new years eve! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2003 by TARAMACD 
A nice change from the old standard, but not spectacular. Make sure you use whole milk -- I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Candy Cane Cocoa

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 486

  • Total Fat: 14.9g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 163mg
  • Total Carbs: 80.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 10.1g

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