Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix

Name: Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix).
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups instant chocolate drink mix; 1-1/3 cups chocolate malted milk powder; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons powdered nondairy creamer; 3 cups nonfat 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 hot water

We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars for refills! —Sara Tatham, Plymouth, New Hampshire

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups instant chocolate drink mix
1-1/3 cups chocolate malted milk powder
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons powdered nondairy creamer
3 cups nonfat 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 hot water

Directions

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 or large resealable plastic bag; mix well.
To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving prepared hot cocoa: 315 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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djconnet

Nov 25, 2015

I have a question. I have been trying to make this and layer it in the one-pint jars as it directs but no matter how tight I pat each layer I cannot get it to fit. In fact, I don't get past the second layer (the chocolate mixture) before it overflows. Am I missing something or doing something wrong? Please answer asap as i was trying to give these out for thanksgiving.
cindiak

Jan 11, 2015

Gave this out to friends during the holidays and they loved it. I added another layer of crushed candy canes in the middle for extra color.
Remenec

Dec 1, 2014

This hot cocoa mix was a hit with my family! It has a rich, gourmet quality to it. We added whipped cream and additional crushed candy canes on top. I'll be making these for my kids' teachers for Christmas.