Best 6 Candy Cane Cocoa Recipes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the holiday season with our Candy Cane Cocoa collection! This festive beverage comes in three irresistible variations, each offering a unique twist on the classic hot chocolate experience. Our Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a timeless favorite, featuring rich cocoa blended with crushed candy canes for a refreshing minty taste. For those who love a touch of spice, our Candy Cane Mexican Hot Chocolate adds a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper for a warm and comforting drink. And for a decadent treat, our Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate combines white chocolate and candy canes for a creamy and sweet indulgence. No matter your preference, our Candy Cane Cocoa collection has the perfect hot chocolate to warm your heart and spread holiday cheer.
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CANDY CANE COCOA
The rich flavor of chocolate combines so well with peppermint. This is the perfect drink to sip while trimming the tree.
Provided by Althea
Categories Drinks Recipes Hot Chocolate Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 58.3 g
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 20 servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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; 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 : Calories 315 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HOMEMADE CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX
Dark AND white chocolates plus crushed candy canes make this a decadent, festive hot cocoa mix. Gift a jar with a big bundle of candy canes and maybe even a bottle of peppermint schnapps or Bailey's Irish cream. 'Tis the season!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the chocolate bars in the freezer for about 10 minutes. This will help you grind them in the food processor without the chocolate melting.
- In a very large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt.
- Break the dark chocolate and white chocolate bars into the food processor and pulse until the chocolate is ground into small crumb-size bits. Add to the cocoa powder mixture.
- Break the candy canes into pieces and add to the food processor. Pulse until they are ground. Add to the cocoa powder mixture and chocolate.
- Stir everything together, then add to the food processor in batches and grind until the mixture is a fine powder consistency.
- Add to mason jars and gift away!
- To make the cocoa, add two heaping tablespoons cocoa mix to one cup (8 ounces) warm milk and add a candy cane stir stick.
CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX
This is a cute little stocking stuffer - fill jars with the Candy Cane Hot Cocoa mix and decorate with some fabric and garnish with a candy cane.
Provided by DebS 2
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 3 pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Crush Candy Canes (add a little powdered sugar if you are crushing them in a food processor).
- Combine crushed candy canes, sugar, creamer and cocoa and mix well.
- Place in jars.
- Add 1/4 cup mix to a mug of hot water.
- Enjoy!
CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX - GIFT
This is an AWESOME gift for anyone at Christmas time. You can package it in single serving bags and give away with a pretty mug or in a large pretty jar fit for a family. This has been a hit anytime I've given it away as a gift!
Provided by Melanie B.
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Layer ingredients in a pretty glass quart container or any other packaging of your choice.
- Decorate the container with a tag, ribbon, and any other wrapping desired.
- On the directions tag write, "Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the mix into your cup and add boiling water. Stir well and add milk if desired".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 141.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 14.8, Protein 2.7
CANDY CANE HOT COCOA "GIFT IN A JAR"
This can be made in quart jars aor pint jars. It makes 3 quart or 6 pint jars of yummy mix
Provided by Stormy Stewart
Categories Hot Drinks
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine powdered milk, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate drink mix powder, creamer, confectioners' sugar, crushed candy canes and cocoa. Divide the mixture between three (1 quart) jars or six (1 pint) jars. Seal, and decorate as desired. These can be stored in a dry area for 3 months.
- 2. 2. Attach a tag with the following instructions:
- 3. Candy Cane Hot Cocoa: Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in 1 cup boiling water. (two heaping tablespoons.)
Tips:
- Use high-quality cocoa powder: This will ensure that your cocoa has a rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Add a pinch of salt: This will help to balance out the sweetness of the cocoa and candy canes.
- Use whole milk or half and half: This will make your cocoa creamier and richer.
- Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, or crushed candy canes: This will make your cocoa even more festive and delicious.
- Candy Cane Swizzle Sticks diy:
- Use lollipop sticks or paper straws.
- Wrap with a candy cane.
- Secure with a bow or ribbon.
- Enjoy!
Conclusion:
Candy Cane Cocoa is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich chocolatey flavor and minty candy cane flavor, Candy Cane Cocoa is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
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