Christmas Cocoa Mix Recipes

CHRISTMAS COCOA

"A sprinkling of crushed candy cane lends a festive touch to this creamy hot cocoa...or place a chocolate mint candy cane in each mug as a stirrer," suggests Lori Daniels of Beverly, West Virginia. TIP: Serve this heartwarming beverage with Christmas cookies to welcome friends in from the cold after skating, sledding or caroling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the milk and drink mix. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 tablespoon crushed candy canes for garnish. Stir remaining candy canes into cocoa; keep warm., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Ladle cocoa into mugs. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with reserved crushed candy canes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (92g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Ingredients

4 cups milk
2/3 cup instant chocolate drink mix
5 chocolate mint candy canes, crushed
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

CHRISTMAS COCOA

A spoonful of marshmallow crème tops steaming homemade cocoa with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of spice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Christmas Cocoa image

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in milk. Heat over low heat. Pour cocoa into 6 mugs. Top each with 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups milk
3/4 cup marshmallow creme

HOT COCOA MIX

In just a few quick minutes, you can whip together an old-fashioned treat certain to be enjoyed by all at your Christmas festivities. But don't limit this speedy hot cocoa to that use alone-wrap some up to give as gifts as well. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Hot Cocoa Mix image

Steps:

In an airtight container, combine all ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 13 cups mix (about 41 servings). , To prepare: Dissolve 4-5 tablespoons mix with 1 cup boiling water; stir well. , For spiced cocoa: Add 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix. , For mocha cocoa: Add 1/4 cup instant coffee granules to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

10 cups nonfat dry milk powder
3-3/4 cups instant chocolate drink mix
1-1/3 cups powdered nondairy creamer
2 cups confectioners' sugar