Best Minty Cocoa Mix Recipes

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MINT COCOA MIX



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This Mint Cocoa Mix makes a great gift for all the hot chocolate lovers out there. Ready in 5 minutes!

Provided by Chef Rodney

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 1/2 Cups Instant Chocolate Drink Mix
25 oz Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
2 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Powdered Non-Dairy Creamer
1/2 Cup Peppermint Candies (crushed)
Miniature Marshmallows (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Divide the cocoa mixture into gift bags or in airtight containers. I like to use mason jars if gifting them. Optionally add miniature marshmallows.
  • To prepare the hot cocoa, place 1/3 cup of the cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in hot milk until well blended. Add as many marshmallows as want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THIN MINT COCOA



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Delicious hot chocolate that tastes like Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies.

Provided by caradae

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup hot cocoa mix
1 dash salt
⅓ cup hot water
4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, cocoa mix, and salt into the water in a saucepan until completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil; cook and stir at a boil for 2 minutes. Stir the milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract through the mixture. Continue cooking until hot, but do not bring to a boil. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 41.4 g

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX



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This mix will keep all winter if stored in an airtight container. A dollop of fresh whipped cream is a perfect complement to a mug of cocoa, but you can also add a pinch of cinnamon for Mexican hot chocolate or a candy cane for a taste of mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 5 3/4 cups dry mix or 92 eight-ounce servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups cocoa
1 tablespoon table salt
Whole milk for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt, and whisk to combine well. Store the mixture in an airtight container.
  • For individual servings, pour 1 cup whole milk into a microwave-safe mug, and microwave on high just until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa mix, and stir to dissolve. For a larger batch of cocoa, warm the milk in a saucepan set over medium-low heat, taking care not to let the milk boil; as it warms, stir in 2 tablespoons of mix for each cup of milk.

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 drops peppermint oil
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

MINT CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Family Reunion     Poker/Game Night     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt and beat until well blended. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten balls slightly to 1 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Bake cookies until edges begin to firm but center still appears soft, about 13 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely. (Cookies can be prepared up to 5 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

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