Special Hot Chocolate Treats Recipe

Ingredients

• HOT CHOCOLATE MIX:
• 8 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 package (15 ounces) instant chocolate drink mix
• 1-1/2 cups powdered nondairy creamer
• 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 envelope unsweetened orange or raspberry soft drink mix
• CHOCOLATE CUPS:
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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• 1 teaspoon shortening
• Whipped cream in a can

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• For chocolate cups, in a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. With a small pastry brush or 1/2 teaspoon measure, spread chocolate mixture on the inside of 1-in. foil or paper candy cups. Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm. Just before serving, remove foil or paper cups and add whipped cream.
• To prepare hot chocolate: For each serving, combine 1/3 cup mix and 1 cup boiling water; stir to dissolve. Place one filled chocolate cup in each mug; stir until melted. Yield: 11 cups hot chocolate mix and 16 chocolate cups.

Special Hot Chocolate Treats published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p109