We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars, asking for refills!
—SARA TATHAM PLYMOUTH, NH
PREP TIME: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 20 SERVINGS (6 2/3 CUPS HOT COCOA MIX)
1 1/3 cups instant chocolate drink mix
1 1/3 cups chocolate malted milk powder
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
6 tablespoons powdered nondairy creamer
3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup crushed candy canes (about 40 mini candy canes)
EACH SERVING
3/4 cup hot water
1. In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and creamer.
2. In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone. Press candy canes down to fit if needed.
3. Cover and store in a cool dry place up to 2 months (mixture will settle). To use, transfer contents of jar to a covered container or large resealable plastic bag; mix well.
TO PREPARE HOT COCOA Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.