Caramel - Swirl Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 5 x 3-ounce bars milk chocolate, chopped
• ¼ cup + 1 cup chilled whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce

Directions

1. Bring 5 cups water and chocolate to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve chocolate.
2. Mix in ¼ cup cream. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer, stirring frequently, before continuing).
3. Whip 1 cup cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl until peaks form.
4. Drizzle caramel over and swirl together, forming streaks (do not overmix).
5. Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs.
6. Top with generous amount of caramel whipped cream and serve.