Best Peppermint Hot Cocoa In A Jar Recipes

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

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Provided by Kara @ The Foodie Dietitian

Categories Holiday

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies (about 2 candy canes)
Optional: mini marshmallows to fill in any space at the top
4-5 cups milk (or non-dairy milk alternative)
1 (16 ounce) mason jar of peppermint hot chocolate mix
Optional: marshmallows or whipped cream

Steps:

In a 16-ounce mason jar, layer the following ingredients: cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, crushed peppermint. Optional: top it off with mini marshmallows if there's extra room at the top.
Tie mason jars with ribbon or twine and a tag.
Shake content of the mason jar (minus marshmallows if you used them) until combined.
Add contents of jar and milk to small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Whisk regularly until chocolate chips and peppermint have melted, about 5 minutes.
Pour into mugs and (optional) garnish with mini marshmallows or whipped cream.

PEPPERMINT COCOA MIX IN A JAR

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Provided by Sharon Raasch @cookiedoughia

Categories Hot Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup(s) powdered milk
1 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup(s) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) miniature chocolate chips
1/2 cup(s) crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

Layer powdered milk, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, chocolate chips, and peppermint candy.
Note: This mix will fill a 1-quart jar (12 servings), but if your containers are different sizes, just keep the ratio of ingredients constant. On the back of the tag, write: "Mix contents in a large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup boiling water. Store remaining mix in airtight container."

PEPPERMINT WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

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My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include it as a festive addition to brunch or an afternoon tea party. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons crushed peppermint candies, divided
12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Miniature marshmallows, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1 teaspoon crushed candy., Whisk chocolate into milk until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with remaining candy and, if desired, marshmallows. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 32g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.