Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix

Name: Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 qt.
Ingredients: 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 c. powdered milk; 1 c. milk chocolate chips; 3/4 c. chopped hard peppermint candies; 1 c. mini marshmallows

It's the perfect winter treat.

By Ree DrummondPublished: Oct 14, 2020

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christmas food gifts peppermint hot cocoa mix jar

Ralph Smith

Yields:

1 qt.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

This decadent mix is a great holiday gift, but you should also make a batch to keep for yourself!

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Ingredients

Directions

To assemble the jar:
1. Step 1In a 1-quart jar, layer cocoa powder, powdered milk, chocolate chips, peppermint candies, and mini marshmallows.
To make the hot cocoa:
1. Step 1Prep time: 5 minutes. Total time: 10 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
2. Step 2Whisk the Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix with 4 cups cold water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until warm and smooth and the candies and marshmallows are melted, 6 to 8 minutes (do not let the mixture boil). Ladle into mugs.