Minty Cocoa

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   In a large saucepan stir together the cocoa powder, sugar substitute or sugar, crushed candies, and 3/4 cup of the milk.

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   Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling.

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   Stir in the remaining milk; heat through.

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   Do not boil.

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   Remove from heat.

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   If desired, beat with a rotary beater until frothy.

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   Mocha Cooler: Prepare as above, except omit the peppermint candies; increase the heat stable sugar substitute to equal 1/3 cup sugar or increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.

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   Add 2-3 teaspoons instant coffee crystals with the 3/4 cup milk.

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   Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling.

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    Remove from heat; stir in the remaining milk.

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    Serve immediately over ice.

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    (Or, cover and chill.

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    Stir before serving over ice).

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