CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX

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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

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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

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.