Hot cocoa is my warm beverage of choice, I drink it every morning. I’ve gotten very picky about my hot cocoa over the last 6 years or so. I started working on a new hot cocoa mix recipe last summer and I am finally bringing it to you today. This hot cocoa is delicious and creamy and it makes a great gift! You can whip up a single batch to make 1 quart or 2 pint jars for gift giving. I intend to give mine to a large family from my church so I am giving them the quart jar. Since it’s Christmas time, I also whipped up some Candy Cane Marshmallows to go with the hot cocoa. I need to make more of these because I’m kind of addicted to adding them to my morning cocoa!
Need a last minute hostess gift? Whip up a batch of this Hot Cocoa Mix with Candy Cane Marshmallows and you will be all set,
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
- 3 cups dry milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 6 marshmallows full-size
- 6 mini candy canes
- 4 large candy canes
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
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Clean and dry 2 pint Mason jars with lids or 1 quart Mason jar with lid.
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In a medium bowl, sift together the confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, dry milk and salt.
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Pour the powdered mix and the chocolate chips into your food processor and pulse until the chips are in tiny pieces and everything is well mixed.
(If you have a small food processor like I do, split the recipe in half and do this step twice).
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Now just pour your cocoa mix into your Mason jar(s) and seal with the lid.
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To make a cup of cocoa add 2-3 TBS of cocoa mix to an 8 oz cup of hot water.
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Cover a plate or tray with parchment paper.
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Remove the wrappers from all the candy canes and set them on a clean plate.
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Place the marshmallows on the parchment covered plate. Stick a small candy cane in each marshmallow, like a handle.
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Place the large candy canes in the food processor and pulse until they are small bits.
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Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips while stirring constantly.
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Remove melted chocolate from the stove.
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Using the small candy cane as a handle, dip the marshmallow in the chocolate.
Sprinkle the crushed up candy cane on the chocolate.
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Set the candy cane marshmallow back on the parchment covered plate to dry.
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Allow to dry completely before placing in an airtight bag for gifting.
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