When its cold outside having a little hot chocolate with that special someone is always a good option.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
* 2 cups half & half
*12 small dark chocolate covered peppermint patties
*2 cups 1% Milk
*Pinch of salt

Directions
Combine 2/3 cup half and half with candy in heavy bottomed saucepan. Stir continually with a wire wisk over low heat until patties melt. Stir in remaining half and half, milk and salt and continue heating until mixture reaches simmering stage. Serve immediately. Garnish with peppermint sticks if desired.