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Minty Hot Cocoa Mix

Makes: 8 servings

Start to Finish 20 mins

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 10 ounce package (1-2/3 cups) mint-flavored semisweet chocolate pieces

Directions

1. Layer sugar, cocoa powder, milk powder, and chocolate pieces in two 2-cup milk bottles or jars, dividing equally. Add additional chocolate pieces to bottles or jars to fill small gaps, if necessary. Tightly cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 weeks.

Preparation Directions::

2. In a large saucepan combine contents of one jar with 1-2/3 cups water. Heat and stir over medium heat until hot and chocolate pieces have melted. Pour into 4 mugs and serve with peppermint sticks or candy canes, if desired. Makes enough for 8 servings.

From the Test KitchenTo Present As A Gift:

You will need a milk bottle (available in antique stores and at flea markets), ribbon, candy cane, and scissors.
First place the cocoa mix in the bottle according to the directions, above. Tie a ribbon around a candy cane for extra embellishment. Trim the ribbon ends, if needed. Include preparation directions with gift.

Also Try This:

Use ribbon to tie a decorative stirring spoon to the neck of the milk bottle.

Nutrition Facts (Minty Hot Cocoa Mix)

Servings Per Recipe 8,
cal. (kcal) 293,
Fat, total (g) 11,
chol. (mg) 2,
sat. fat (g) 5,
carb. (g) 35,
fiber (g) 5,
pro. (g) 5,
vit. A (RE) 52,
vit. C (mg) 1,
sodium (mg) 66,
calcium (mg) 182,
iron (mg) 1,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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