Recipe: Minty Hot Cocoa Mix

Minty Hot Cocoa Mix
rec.food.baking - Nexis (Kimberly)

1 (10 ounce) pkg. mint chocolate chips (1 2/3 cups)
1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup quality unsweetened cocoa powder
8 peppermint sticks, or round hard candies

Layer ingredients attractively in two 2 cup jars, dividing everything equally. Insert peppermint sticks, candy canes, or candies around the inside of the jar or use with decorations on outside of jar if sealed in wrappers. Add additional chocolate pieces if necessary to fill any gaps.

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Place contents of one jar with 1 2/3 cups water. Heat and stir over medium heat until hot and chocolate pieces are melted. Pour into 4 cocoa mugs, and serve with peppermint candy. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.