SPECIAL HOT CHOCOLATE TREATS

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Dropping a whipped cream-filled chocolate cup into hot chocolate makes for an extra-special beverage. I make the chocolate cups ahead, chill them, then fill just before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 11 cups hot chocolate mix and 16 chocolate cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX:
8 cups nonfat dry milk powder
3-3/4 cups instant chocolate drink mix
1-1/2 cups powdered nondairy creamer
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 envelope unsweetened orange or raspberry Kool-Aid mix
CHOCOLATE CUPS:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Whipped cream in a can

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months., For chocolate cups, in a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. With a small pastry brush or 1/2 teaspoon measure, spread chocolate mixture on the inside of 1-in. foil or paper candy cups. , Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm. Just before serving, remove foil or paper cups and add whipped cream., To prepare hot chocolate: For each serving, combine 1/3 cup mix and 1 cup boiling water; stir to dissolve. Place one filled chocolate cup in each mug; stir until melted.

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