Minty cocoa mousse

Minty cocoa mousse is a refreshing mint taste to this scrumptious smooth-as-silk mousse. It’s one of my best desserts because it’s a snap to prepare! From Melissa Tarbox of Allen Texas.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

2 tablespoons milk

1 cup chocolate-covered peppermint candies

2 tablespoons butter

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping,

thawed, divided

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh mint and additional whipped topping,

optional

Method - Minty cocoa mousse

In a large saucepan, combine cocoa and milk until smooth. Add mints and butter; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup whipped topping and vanilla. Fold in the remaining whipped topping. Spoon into dessert dishes.

Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with mint and whipped topping if desired. Yield: 4 servings.