Mint Cocoa Mix Food

MINT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Divide the cocoa mixture into gift bags or in airtight containers. I like to use mason jars if gifting them. Optionally add miniature marshmallows.
• To prepare the hot cocoa, place 1/3 cup of the cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in hot milk until well blended. Add as many marshmallows as want.

MINT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients. Divide into gift bags or place in an airtight container, adding miniature marshmallows as desired. Mix may be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended. Add as many marshmallows as desired.

THIN MINT COCOA

Steps:

• Mix the sugar, cocoa mix, and salt into the water in a saucepan until completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil; cook and stir at a boil for 2 minutes. Stir the milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract through the mixture. Continue cooking until hot, but do not bring to a boil. Serve hot.

TRIPLE MINT DARK CHOCOLATE COCOA

Steps:

• 1. Place the chocolates and ½ cup boiling water in a medium saucepan. Whisk until smooth. Add the cocoa mix and continue whisking while adding the remaining boiling water in a steady stream. Whisk in the milk, then heat over medium heat until steaming hot but not boiling. Keep hot over low heat.
• 2. Whisk the cream just until soft peaks form. Whisk the creme de menthe into the cocoa, then divide among 8 mugs. Top with the cream and crushed mint candies and serve immediately.

MINT CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt and beat until well blended. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten balls slightly to 1 1/2-inch rounds.
• Bake cookies until edges begin to firm but center still appears soft, about 13 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely. (Cookies can be prepared up to 5 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

TRIPLE MINT DARK CHOCOLATE COCOA

Steps:

• Place the chocolates and 1/2 cup boiling water in a medium saucepan. Whisk until smooth. Add the cocoa mix and continue whisking while adding the remaining boiling water in a steady stream. Whisk in the milk, then heat over medium heat until steaming hot but not boiling. Keep hot over low heat.
• Whisk the cream just until soft peaks form. Whisk the crème de menthe into the cocoa, then divide among 8 mugs. Top with the cream and crushed mint candies and serve immediately.