Peppermint or Mocha Hot Cocoa

*No Cooking Required
These flavored cocoas are as easy as they are delicious. A great gift for teachers.

Quantity: 2-1/4 cups of mix (makes 5 servings)

Storing: Stored in an airtight container, mix will keep for several months.

Ingredients
Peppermint Cocoa
3 (4-1/2") hard peppermint sticks
1 cup confectioners' sugar (sifted)
1 cup powdered nondairy coffee creamer
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Instructions
Put peppermint sticks in a heavy-duty plastic zip-top bag. Beat with a mallet until powdered. Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

To Serve: Add 1/4 cup of cocoa mix to 3/4 cup of boiling water.

Mocha Cocoa Variation
Add 1/2 cup of instant coffee to the mix, instead of the peppermint sticks.