Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups powdered milk
• 1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 package (4.7 oz.) Andes Crème de Menthe or Peppermint Crunch Thins, chopped
• 1 package (3 oz.) marshmallow bits – Optional

Directions:

1. Place powdered milk, cocoa, sugar and salt in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly, set aside. Unwrap and chop the mints into small pieces. Pour the mix into container(s) of your choice – ½ cup per serving, leaving room for a layer (2 mints per serving) of chopped mints and Marshmallow bits. Seal the container and provide preparation directions as follows:
2. Place ½ cup of cocoa mixture into a mug. Add 8 oz. of hot water, about 1 Tbsp. of mints and stir until completely dissolved. Add about 1 tsp. of marshmallow bits and enjoy.

Yield:

7 cups of mix or 14 servings

*Gift Idea: Purchase decorative containers and fill as directed. Add a colorful ribbon and attach preparation instructions. It makes a welcomed gift for the holidays.