Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix
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
Reviews
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.
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.
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.