Justin's Peppermint Hot Chocolate

My kids are Hot Chocoholics! They like it in just about any shape or variety. With whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips, Andes Mints, candy canes, you name it! I think his love affair with hot chocolate started when he was three. I have a picture of him enjoying his very first cup of hot cocoa. It was after a chilly afternoon playing in the snow while his dad was shoveling the driveway. He came in, frozen to the core, runny nose and all, and a full head of sweaty "hat hair." I try to change it up a bit every now and then but this is Justin's favorite way to enjoy his hot chocolate. Not too chocolatey, with a bit of mint, and tons of marshmallows!

Justin's Peppermint Hot Chocolate
4 Weight Watchers Points with One Candy Cane, and No Marshmallows

1 cup milk
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp dark cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 mini candy canes
Lots of marshmallows!

1. In a microwave safe bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla.

2. Toss in two of the candy canes.

3. Microwave on high until chocolate is hot, and candy canes are melted.

4. Pour into a cup, top with marshmallows, and garnish with third candy cane.