11146 Peppermint Hot Chocolate 10 mins 10 mins 2 drinks Wed Oct 10 13:36:00 -0700 2007 Mon Mar 03 18:24:58 -0800 2008 Easy American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/11146 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:24:58 GMT Crushed-up candies lend a minty note Crushed-up candies lend a minty note. Lacing hot chocolate with peppermint candies gives it an instant holiday twist. But we’d turn to it anytime a hot chocolate craving sets in.

What to buy: For this recipe, use high-end chocolate, such as El Rey 41 percent milk chocolate.

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  • Combine milk, cream, and candies in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk occasionally until candies are dissolved, about 4 minutes.
  • Add chocolate and whisk until it is completely melted and well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com Aida Mollenkamp 41 Drink 1/2 cup whole milk

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    ]]>     6 peppermint candies, crushed (about 4 teaspoons)

    ]]>     5 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

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