Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix
“We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavoured hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars for refills!” —Sara Tatham, Plymouth, New Hampshire
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 20servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix) | 30minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 20servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix) | 30minutes |
Ingredients
- 1-1/3 cups instant chocolate drink mix
- 1-1/3 cups chocolate malted milk powder
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 6 tbsp powdered non-dairy creamer
- 3 cups non-fat dry milk powder
- 1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (about 40 mini candy canes)
- Each serving
- 3/4 cup water
Portions: servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix)
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Ingredients
Portions: servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix)
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and creamer.
- In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone. Press candy canes down to fit if needed.
- Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 2 months (mixture will settle). To use, transfer contents of jar to a covered container; mix well.
- To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 serving prepared hot cocoa: 315 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fibre), 6g protein.
