Peppermint Cocoa

Add special flavor to hot chocolate with just a few drops of peppermint extract.


Peppermint Cocoa

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 11 mins
Related Categories: Hot Chocolate

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 2 tablespoons
    unsweetened cocoa powder
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  • 3 cups
    skim milk
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 6 drops
    peppermint extract
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Directions
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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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