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