Comfort Foods Done Better?: Hot Cocoa & Peppermint Whipped Cream

There is nothing better than waking up on a chilly morning and warming up with a chocolaty cup of hot cocoa topped with peppermint whipped cream!  This is completely gluten free and all natural/organic!

Hot Cocoa

Ingredient List

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into a sauce pan, bring to a gentle boil while stirring.
2. Remove from heat and pour hot cocoa into your favorite mugs
3. Makes 4 oz servings.

Peppermint Whipped Cream

Ingredient List

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbs peppermint extract
• 1tsp sugar

Directions

1. Beat cream until thick.
2. Add peppermint and sugar.
3. Fold into cream.
4. Dollop on top of hot cocoa and enjoy!