Candy Cane Cocoa Recipe
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Candy Cane Cocoa

By: Verushka 
"The rich flavor of chocolate combines so well with peppermint. This is the perfect drink to sip while trimming the tree."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (89)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 (1 cup) servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 486 | Total Fat: 14.9g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by SHEWETT   view full review
I thought it was good,but we used two big candy canes insted of four small ones so it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by LARINA   view full review
This was a great treat! My family also enjoyed this while decorating the tree this year. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by NewBride   view full review
Wow, we really liked this! It was so easy to make. We didn't have candycanes - we crushed 8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by KIMAR   view full review
Strong chocolate flavor, but the peppermint flavor was very subtle.
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2004 by MINIMOE331   view full review
i made it with instant hot chocolate and crushed the hook off of a candy cane and then stuck...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by TARAMACD   view full review
A nice change from the old standard, but not spectacular. Make sure you use whole milk -- I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2003 by TINA3089   view full review
This was great my family drank it on new years eve!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by learning2cook   view full review
Oh wow is all I can say! I crave this not only during the holidays now. Very easy to make. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by VICTORIACOOK   view full review
Just suited for a cold winter day.Quite tasty indeed!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
Great cocoa.

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