Peppermint Stick Cocoa

Wow! This is gorgeous! I made these with my older kids today to give to their teachers. I made one for home first to test out measurements, as I was using a 550ml jar. I ended up using 3/4 cup of each, and just under 1/2 of the chips and topped with peppermint. It is so lovely, having a cup now! :)

Great recipe! All ingredients are easily adjustable if need be! I unfortunately didn't buy jars that were big enough and realized that as I started layering... I should have just adjusted my amounts to suit my jar but instead I started layering 1cup milk powder, 1cup cocoa powder etc..and it realized it wasn't going to work by the time I got to the 3rd ingredient!! However, I have no problem with keeping the first batch for myself because it is YUMMY! Just need a little practice on the measurement side! Happy Holidays! : )

I am planning on making this for gifts for work. But I have one question: whats the recipe for the small jars (pints I think) or can I use the same recipe for the small jars.. Cant wait to make this.It sounds really good.

I am looking forward to making this every Christmas from here on out and even putting it into jars for Christmas gifts. I think this would be even better with warm milk rather than the water but it was incredible just the way it was. I served this with maple glazed sour cream doughnut holes. You can read my full review at: http://imapretendchef.blogspot.com/2010/12/peppermint-stick-cocoa.html

I make these for our school's bake sale. It's pretty easy and inexpensive and it was apparently a best seller last year. I make it in quart jars, pint jars and in the little single serving ziploc bowls (which hold the 1/3 cup to make one cup). Chocolate gives me migraines so I haven't drunk any myself, but my coworkers who bought some raved about the taste.