1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 6 cups milk 3 cups white vanilla baking chips 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Candy cane or crushed hard peppermint candy, if desired 1. In chilled small bowl, mix whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. 2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk just to simmering over medium-low heat - do not boil. Reduce heat to low. Add baking chips; stir constantly with wire whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. 3. Pour hot chocolate into cups or mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream. Garnish with candy cane for stirring, or sprinkle with crushed candies.