Eerie Eyed Mint Cocoa

What You Need:

 

8 C of milk, divided

1 C mint chocolate chips

1 C instant hot cocoa mix

16 large marshmallows

16 Crows candies

16 lollipop sticks

 

How to Make It:

 

Pour 1 C of milk into a saucepan and place the pan over low heat.

Stir in the chocolate chips and hot cocoa mix.

Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the chips has completely melted.

Add the remaining milk and stir to blend in well.

Cook 5 minutes or until the milk is hot.

Cut a slit into the top of each of the marshmallows.

Insert 1 piece of candy into each of the marshmallows slits.

Insert 1 lollipop stick into the bottom of each marshmallow.

Pour the hot cocoa into mugs.

Place 2 of the prepared eyes into each cup just before serving.

 

Halloween can be a cold gloomy nigh and a cup of hot cocoa can really hit the spot.  All ages will get a kick out of these eerie cups of cocoa and they are one of the simplest Halloween treats to create.

 

Makes 8 servings

 

Preparation Time:  approximately 10 minutes

Cooking Time:  approximately 10 minutes

Total Time:  approximately 20 minutes

 


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Author: cs

Carolyn Stone has been working in consumer health publishing and women’s interest publishing for over 22 years. She is the author of more than 200 guides and courses designed to help readers transform their lives through easy action steps. In her spare time, she is actively involved in fostering children and pets.