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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix

Name: Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup finely crushed candy canes or peppermints, divided

This four-ingredient hot cocoa mix makes the sweetest (and easiest!) edible gift—especially when paired with festive mugs and a bag of mini marshmallows. Simply stir hot water or milk into the mix for a cozy beverage on demand.

Serves 12

Ready in 10 mins

Prep time 8 mins

Cooking time 2 mins

93 calories per serving

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Ingredients

> 1 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk

> 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

> 1 cup confectioners' sugar

> 1/2 cup finely crushed candy canes or peppermints, divided

Steps

In a large bowl, combine the dry milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Divide the hot chocolate mix between two (16 oz) jars and top with crushed candy canes. Seal with lids.

To make hot chocolate, add 1/3 cup hot chocolate mix to a mug. Mix with 1½ cups boiling water or warm milk (makes one serving).