Baby, it's cold outside!

Boy, it's been chilly here lately... in fact, I don't even feel like going out tonight! I've finished my Christmas shopping so I think it's time to curl up on the couch, drink something yummy and watch my favorite holiday special on tv.

What am I drinking? Candy Cane Hot Chocolate of course...

Of course you can always just add a candy cane to a cup of regular hot chocolate, but why not make a treat for your family and make some traditional hot chocolate?

4 cups milk (and of course you can substitute for the lactose-free, soy, rice or goat beverage of your choice)
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped - use dark chocolate for an even more intense flavor.
4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
1 cup whipped cream
4 small peppermint candy canes

In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.

But what's a cup of hot chocolate without cookies to go along with it?

Double-chocolate chip cookies:

1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
dash salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder (I prefer Fry's)
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Cream the butter, sugar, vanilla, egg and salt together until well mixed and fluffy. Sift the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder together. Fold into the wet ingredients, along with the chocolate chips and nuts. Place cookie dough (I prefer tablespoon sized cookies) onto a greased baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 8 - 10 minutes. Do not overbake if you want moist cookies.

Happy snacking!

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