CHRISTMAS RECIPES > Christmas Beverages

Happy Holidays Gourmet Hot Cocoa

Ingredients:

8 cups dry instant skim milk
4 3/4 cups powdered sugar (note: can use 1/2 Splenda & 1/2 icing sugar)
1 3/4 cups cocoa
1 1/2 cup Light non-dairy creamer
1 small package Low-fat instant chocolate pudding mix
1 box of 12 candy canes, pulverized

Method:

Combine above ingredients in a large mixing bowl and fold together well; or,
place into a food processor and mix to make it fine powder.

To Serve:

Mix 2 tablespoons in a mug of hot water, top with marshmallows

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Add a Candy Cane for a stir stick.

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For Adults:
Prepare mug of hot chocolate, and add .5 oz. Peppermint Schnapps and stir

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Mix 1 tablespoon into a cup of hot coffee for a very special pick-me-up-treat!

ENJOY!!

Recipe sent by Terry Tribe Johnson from Canada for Christmas Recipes Contest 2004