Blended Frozen Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 cup hot cocoa mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup ice

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the hot cocoa mix, milk, crushed peppermint candy, and chocolate syrup. Blend until well combined.
2. Add the marshmallows and ice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Hot chocolate was first consumed by the Aztecs in what is now Mexico over 2000 years ago.
• The origins of adding marshmallows to hot chocolate are unknown, but they may have been used as early as the 19th century.
• Peppermint is a natural source of menthol, which has cooling and antiseptic properties.