Candy Cane Hot Cocoa In a saucepan, heat 4 cups milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in 3 (1 ounce) squares of semisweet chocolate chopped, and 1 crushed candy cane. Stir until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.