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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix

This Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix is pretty darn tasty and is just what you need if it has turned cold where you live.  I also think it makes a pretty Holiday Gift idea don’t you?

Keyword christmas jar, hot chocolate, hot cocoa
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips
  • 8-10 pieces peppermint candy candy canes, crushed
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 each wide mouth quart canning jar optional

Instructions

  1. Make sure jar is clean and sterilized in dishwasher and completely dry.
  2. Add powdered milk to jar and jiggle it slightly so that it lays flat.
  3. Add the next layer of cocoa powder. To prevent the sides of your jar from getting powder on them (which will result in a less pretty appearance for you layers) use a funnel and add it slowly.  Spread out the layer evenly with a small spatula.
  4. Wash the funnel and dry.  Add the layer of sugar.
  5. Add the salt.  Smooth out the layer.
  6. Add the chocolate chips.
  7. Add the crushed candy.
  8. Add as many marshmallows as needed to fill the rest of the jar.
  9. To use, simply mix the entire contents together and add ⅓ to ¼ cup of the Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix to a cup of hot water and enjoy!