Baker Street

No matter what part of the world you’re in or what time of day it is, take the next twenty minutes off and snuggle in with a big hot cup of this delicious mint cocoa.

I’m sharing the ultimate peppermint stick cocoa recipe with you today that not only promises a great treat but also makes for a spectacular Christmas gift in a jar.

The recipe I’ve shared below will fit in a 1 quart jar. For every cup of water/milk you need 1/3 cup of the mixture. The rest should be stored in an airtight container. A full jar will give you about 12 servings. I made these in small individual glass containers where the mixture is just perfect for an individual treat.

I recommend warming the milk or water properly on the stove. This will ensure that the chocolate bits and peppermint dissolve easily. And to take it a notch higher – treat yourself with a few marshmallows on top. Doesn’t this make for a nice, custom gift for Christmas? Unless of course you’re tempted to have it yourself.

While a steaming hot cup is reward in itself, I recommend some sour cream doughnut holes or freshly baked cookies along with it.

Welcome to day #2 of Christmas Week, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic and Jen of Juanita’s Cocina. Today’s theme for Christmas Week is “Peppermint Surprise”.

Looking for inspiration? Here’s what our other bloggers are bringing to the table:

• • Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies from Jen of Juanita’s Cocina
  • Candy Cane Blossoms from Liz of That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Candy Cane Cocoa in a Jar from Anuradha of Baker Street
  • Peppermint Brownie Trifle from Kristen of Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker
  • Candy Cane Mocha from Isabelle of Crumb
  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Erin of Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
  • White Chocolate Peppermint Covered Pretzels from Erin of Spiffy Cookie
  • Candy Cane Milkshake from Ramona of Curry and Comfort
  • Peppermint Fudge from Heather of Girlichef
  • Minty Brownie Bites from Cathy of The Dutch Baker’s Daughter
  • Candy Cane Oreo Cheesecake Cookies from Chung-Ah of Damn Delicious

I’m also sharing this post with Roxana’s Chocolate Party. The theme is Chocolate and Mint for December and I think this one would be just perfect. Hop over and check out the other festive treats too.