Peppermint Cocoa
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Add special flavor to hot chocolate with just a few drops of peppermint extract.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
11 mins
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoonssugarsee savings

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2 tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powdersee savings

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3 cupsskim milksee savings

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1/2 teaspoonvanillasee savings

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6 dropspeppermint extractsee savings

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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan stir together sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until warm. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and peppermint extract. Makes 4 (6-ounce) servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 95, Total Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 114 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 7 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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