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.