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Reindeer Hot Chocolate. Reindeer food

Reindeer Hot Chocolate

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Makes 1 mug (easily multiplied)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream
  • 2 mini pretzel twists
  • 2 candy eyes
  • 1 red mini candy

Instructions

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 3 minutes, without letting it boil.
  • Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar and salt until fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.
  • Press the two pretzel twists into the cream for antlers.
  • Add the two candy eyes and the red candy for the nose.

Good to Know

Mix the cocoa powder, sugar and salt ahead in a jar so each mug is just milk, a scoop of mix and four minutes on the stove.