Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Recipe

Indulge in the festive magic of Candy Cane Hot Chocolate! This delightful recipe transforms classic hot chocolate into a creamy, candy cane-infused treat, perfect for cozy winter nights or a unique holiday gift. Easily customizable with marshmallows or plain hot chocolate variations, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 102.6 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Candy Cane Hot Chocolate

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How to Make Candy Cane Hot Chocolate

  1. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup dry coffee creamer, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup skim milk powder.
  2. In a food processor, finely crush 14 candy canes (or one 175-gram box) until they become a fine powder. (Cover your ears – it can get a little noisy!).
  3. Add the crushed candy canes to the dry ingredients.
  4. Thoroughly mix all ingredients until well combined. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  5. To prepare one serving of hot chocolate, whisk 1/3 cup of the hot chocolate mix into 1 cup of freshly boiled water.
  6. Top with whipped cream and a small candy cane for extra festive flair.
  7. For gift baskets, prepare three variations: a plain hot chocolate mix, a candy cane hot chocolate mix, and a mini marshmallow hot chocolate mix (see below for marshmallow mix instructions).
  8. For the mini marshmallow hot chocolate mix, prepare the basic hot chocolate mix as above. Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows to one batch of the plain hot chocolate mix.
  9. Package each variation in decorative airtight containers. Include instructions, a cute mug, and voila! The perfect holiday gift!
  10. Alternatively, you can add the marshmallows directly to an individual serving of the plain hot chocolate mix.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

5g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Candy Cane Hot Chocolate?

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Candy Cane Hot Chocolate?

Candy Cane Hot Chocolate has approximately 102.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Candy Cane Hot Chocolate?

The key ingredients for Candy Cane Hot Chocolate are Powdered Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa, Coffee Creamer, Salt, Skim Milk Powder, Candy Cane. See the full list with measurements above.

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