BY MOLLY HOWES Iowa winters are brutal, and there’s no better way to avoid the harsh outdoors than by curling up in front of the fireplace with a nice mug of hot chocolate. With Nutella and peppermint twist options, you’re sure to find a favorite.
Milk Nutella Chocolate sauce Marshmallows Whipped cream Candy canes
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1. Heat each ½ cup of milk in the microwave for one minute. 2. For each ½ cup of milk, use 2 tablespoons of Nutella or ½ tablespoons of chocolate sauce. 3. Melt Nutella and stir in chocolate sauce in the heated milk. 4. To add a peppermint twist, drop a candy cane in the milk before placing the cup in the microwave.
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