I think most of us enjoy a cup of hot cocoa now and again, but this recipe is one of the best! I’ve been making it for years, and my favorite part is the crushed candy canes, which gives the hot cocoa that subtle mint-ey taste that sets it apart from the rest. Even better, there’s no cooking on the stove. Use as much as you want, when you want.
It makes a great little gift, too, when you need something special for that special someone. Fill a jar, add a tag, and you’re done!
I often make this after the holidays when there are leftover candy canes that need to be used.
Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate Mix
- 1/2 cup instant mocha-flavored coffee
- 1/2 cup dry nondairy creamer
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1 1/3 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy. (I use 3 regular size candy canes)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in blender. Process until blended. Store in a jar or airtight container.
Add 2 Tb. mix to 3/4 cup boiling water for 1 serving.
Yield: 2 1/2 cups mix
Sounds delicious!
It reminds me of a mix my mom used to make from a recipe in Southern Living, minus the candy canes.
Merry Christmas!
Sounds delicious!
This sounds delicious! I love all things peppermint. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
It does sound delicious. thanks
This sounds delicious
Wow, this is a great idea for a gift or to make, Pam! I love it. I’m always looking for something different in hot wintertime drinks.
I love hot chocolate but not a coffee fan. lol One of the most thoughtful, yet simple, Christmas gifts a work friend gave me one year was a nice mug with a pack of instant hot chocolate mix and a candy cane in the mug. Wrapped in a holiday cellophane and tied with a bright red bow–really thoughtful and appreciated.
Merry Christmas!
That sounds yummy, Pam! Thanks for sharing the recipe and happy holidays to you!
Sounds good!! Thank you!!
Looks yummy ?
Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless you.
It sounds and looks very good, Thank you for sharing your recipe. May you and your Family have a Very Happy and Blessed Christmas.
Hi Pam, Thank you for you recipe…sounds really GOOD!!!! You and all the fillies have a blessed Christmas & New Year’s. Your reader, L. Imel
Thank you for sharing the recipe. I have made a similar mix, but not with the instant coffee or mocha coffee mix. This will be perfect for us since we often add a packet of hot cocoa mix to our coffee.
I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas Holiday.