Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves 20 people

Categories: beverages

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup instant chocolate drink mix
  • 1 1/3 cup chocolate malted milk powder
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. powdered non dairy 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)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and creamer.
  2. In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder,3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 Tbsp. chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone. Press candy canes down to fir if needed.
  3. 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 plastic bag; mix well.
  4. To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.

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