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PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

2 Cups whole milk
1 Cups heavy cream
2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 Cups sugar
16 Ounces, chopped, bittersweet chocolate
1/2 Teaspoon peppermint oil
whipped cream and crushed peppermints for garnish

Mix liquid ingredients and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.  Once hot, add chocolate and mix continuously until the chocolate has completely melted.  Add peppermint oil and stir.  Remove from heat and pour into 6 demitasses.  Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermints.

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