Ingredients
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2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
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1 1/2 (6 oz) boxes candy canes, unwrapped and divided
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30 large marshmallows
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Cookie decorating markers
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1/4 cup mini pretzel sticks
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1/2 (8 oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
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1/2 cup caramel candies
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10 Pirouette® wafer cookies
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1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (optional)
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10 cups water or milk of choice
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10 packets hot cocoa mix
Steps
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To a microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup milk chocolate chips. Microwave on high in 30-sec. intervals until melted, stirring in between intervals. Dip straight ends of candy canes in melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Transfer remaining melted chocolate to a small resealable bag.
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To make snowmen, snip corner of resealable bag with chocolate. Pipe a dot of chocolate between each of 3 large marshmallows to stick. Repeat with remaining marshmallows. Let set. Decorate snowmen with the decorating markers. Add pretzel sticks for the arms.
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Place remaining candy canes in a resealable bag and crush. Add the whipped topping to a medium bowl and place in the center of a large board or platter. Arrange chocolate-dipped candy canes, marshmallow snowmen, caramels, wafer cookies, remaining milk chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes on board. Add mini marshmallows, if desired.
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In a large pot, heat the water or milk on medium 5 min., until steaming. Add the hot cocoa mix and stir until dissolved. Divide hot chocolate among desired number of mugs and serve alongside assembled board.
Tips
For adults, add a shot of peppermint schnapps.
