Caramel White Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is a classic warm drink during the winter season. I'm not a hot chocolate type of girl. I would prefer coffee or a latte over hot chocolate. But this recipe is simple and has become one of the favorite warm beverages. A course, I have to spice it up a little for you. We can't just have your everyday hot chocolate. You will definitely enjoy this remix of a classic childhood beverage. This white hot chocolate can also be served as an adult beverage if you splash a little Bailey's or similar liquor in or even put it over ice. Hint, Hint!

Okay, I will stop talking, go, go, sip and enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) plus 3 Tbsp. milk, divided

• 1 pkg. (3.3 oz.) JELL-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding

• 18 KRAFT Caramels

• 3/4 cup COOL WHIP Rich & Creamy Refrigerated Whipped Topping

Directions:

• Beat 1-1/2-Qt. milk and pudding mix in a large saucepan with whisk 2 min. Bring just to a simmer on medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

• Microwave caramels and remaining milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec. to 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after 30 sec.

• Reserve 2 Tbsp. caramel sauce for later use. Whisk remaining caramel sauce into pudding; pour into 6 mugs.

• Top with COOL WHIP. Drizzle with reserved caramel sauce.

THE DREAM STYLE

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