Candy Cane Hot White Chocolate

• 12 cups milk
• 9 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
• 1 cup crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups peppermint schnapps (optional)
• Whipped cream
• Additional crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies

1. Bring milk to simmer in heavy large saucepan.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low.
3. Add white chocolate, 1 cup candy and salt; whisk until smooth.
4. Add schnapps, if desired.
5. Ladle hot chocolate into mugs, dividing equally.
6. Top with whipped cream and additional candy.

milk, white chocolate, canes, salt, peppermint schnapps, cream, canes

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/candy-cane-hot-white-chocolate-200583 (may not work)