Minty Cocoa

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan stir together the cocoa powder, sugar substitute or sugar, crushed candies, and 3/4 cup of the milk.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling.
3. 3
   Stir in the remaining milk; heat through.
4. 4
   Do not boil.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   If desired, beat with a rotary beater until frothy.
7. 7
   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.
8. 8
   Add 2-3 teaspoons instant coffee crystals with the 3/4 cup milk.
9. 9
   Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling.
10. 10
    Remove from heat; stir in the remaining milk.
11. 11
    Serve immediately over ice.
12. 12
    (Or, cover and chill.
13. 13
    Stir before serving over ice).