Peppermint Patty
Serves 4
Who can resist the flavors of chocolate and peppermint, especially when they are in a warm creamy beverage? This version of hot chocolate gives you both.
Ingredients
- 12 packets Equal® sweetener*
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 4 cups 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Lite whipped topping, optional
- 4 small candy canes, optional
*Substitute 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.
Preparation
- Combine Equal, water and cocoa in a saucepan. Heat on medium heat, stirring constantly, to boiling. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in the milk. Heat through but do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Serve immediately in mugs. Garnish each with whipped topping and a candy cane, if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 149
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
- Sodium: 116 mg
Exchanges
- Reduced Fat Milk - 1
