Holiday Peppermint Cocoa

A nice ending to a cold winter day. From BHG. I replace the sugar with Splenda and the milk with skim milk for a lighter treat.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3  cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 6  drops  peppermint extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan stir together sugar and cocoa powder.
2. Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
3. Heat over medium heat until warm.
4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.
5. Pour into mugs and top with mini-marshmallows if you like!