Ingredients
1-1/3 cups instant chocolate drink mix1-1/3 cups chocolate malted milk powder1/3 cup baking cocoa1 cup confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons powdered nondairy creamer3 cups nonfat dry milk powder1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 cup crushed candy canes (about 40 mini candy canes)EACH SERVING:3/4 cup hot water
Preparation
In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and creamer.
In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone. Press candy canes down to fit if needed.
Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 2 months (mixture will settle). To use, transfer contents of jar to a covered container; mix well.
To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.
