Name: Peppermint Hot Cocoa Gifting Set
Prep time: 30 s
Cook time: 10 s
Total time: 55 s
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morselsdivided; 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening; 1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morselsdivided; 20 hard peppermint candiesunwrapped and crushed into small piecesdivided; 8 peppermint candy sticks or candy canesunwrapped

Make It

Step 1

Line baking sheet with wax paper.

Step 2

Microwave 1/2 cup semi-sweet morsels and vegetable shortening in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

Step 3

Dip the bowl of 8 plastic spoons and one end of 8 unwrapped peppermint candy sticks (or the handle of 8 unwrapped peppermint candy canes) in melted chocolate, tilting bowl to easily dip.

Step 4

Place 1 tablespoon crushed peppermints in small bowl. Microwave 1/4 cup white morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 30 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag. Squeeze to drizzle over ends of already dipped spoons. Dip spoons in crushed peppermints; return to baking sheet. Drizzle remaining melted morsels over ends of already dipped candy sticks. Let stand until set. Insert a spoon or a candy stick into 16 cellophane bags and secure with twist ties. Store at room temperature.

Step 5

Layer remaining 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet morsels, remaining 3/4 cup white morsels and remaining crushed peppermint candies in 3-cup gifting jar or 16-inch disposable plastic pastry bag. Seal jar with lid or tie pastry bag closed with twist tie.

Step 6

Recipe to attach: Combine entire contents of cocoa mix with one can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk and 1 1/2 cups water in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until peppermint candy is dissolved and chocolate is melted. Makes 8, 4-ounce servings.

TIPS:

•To crush peppermint candies, place unwrapped candies in heavy-duty plastic bag; seal. Crush using rolling pin or other heavy object. •Rich Peppermint Sipping Cocoa Mix can be divided in half to make two mix gifts. Place mix in smaller jars with lids or two, 12-inch disposable plastic pastry bags. Recipe to attach would read as follows: Combine entire contents of cocoa mix with 2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk and 1 cup water in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until peppermint candy is dissolved and chocolate is melted. Makes 4, 4-ounce servings.