BRACH’S® Peppermint Hot Cocoa (Gift Idea)

Instructions

1. 2 cups powdered sugar
2. 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (best quality you can find)
3. 2½ cups nonfat dry milk powder
4. ⅔ teaspoon fine-grain salt
5. 2 teaspoons cornstarch
6. BRACH’S® Peppermint Crushed Candy Canes

Brach's Product

Instructions

1. Mix first five ingredients well in a big bowl or put in an airtight container and shake until mixed.
2. For a pretty gift, layer in a mason jar with the BRACH’S® Peppermint Crushed Candy Canes until the jar is filled. Close jar securely and decorate with fabric and/or ribbon. Include a note with instructions to make hot chocolate.
3. For your own use, before putting in a jar, mix in BRACH’S® Peppermint Crushed Candy Canes until well blended in hot chocolate mix.

To serve: Place 2 tablespoons of the mix in a mug and add about 2 fluid ounces hot water or for richer, creamier hot chocolate, use milk. Stir to combine. Fill the mug with more hot water or milk and enjoy.