Last years Holly Jolly Christmas Collection was a big hit especially the sweet North Pole Survival Kits {aka Hot Coco in a Can}.
I have had several requests for a tutorial and have finally distracted my children enough found some time to take pictures and write down the recipe. The red paint canisters were purchased last year (2011) around Christmas time. I had one heck of a time finding them again until a few days ago I spotted those suckers down the dollar aisle at Target and stocked up! It’s a super simple recipe and they make great teacher gifts.
Here is what you will need:
Hot Chocolate Mix
Milk Chocolate Chips
Peppermint Candies
Marshmallows (Regular or Peppermint)
Canister or Glass Jar
Thoroughly wash and dry your canister/glass jar
- Unwrap 10 peppermint candies and either crush in plastic bag using meat mallet or chop using a food processor. Set aside.
- Add 6 Packs of Hot Chocolate Mix then lightly tap canister on the counter to flatten out chocolate mix. Wipe the inside of canister with a dry paper towel to remove any coco dust from the side.
- Add crushed peppermint (about 1/4 cup). Same thing tap canister to flatten peppermint layer.
- Carefully add 1/3 Cup of Milk Chocolate Chips starting with the outside and filling in the center.
- Fill the rest of the container with marshmallows.
I made a few different version and noted the recipes below.
Same Recipe as Above: 6 Packets of Hot Chocolate, 1/4 Cup Crushed Peppermint, 1/3 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips and fill the rest with Marshmallows
Mini Mason Jar
2 Packets of Hot Chocolate, 1/8 of a Cup of Milk Chocolate Chips and fill the rest with Marshmallows
Mason Jars
4 Packets of Hot Chocolate, 1/4 Cup Crushed Peppermint, 1/3 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips and fill the rest with Peppermint Marshmallows
Click here to download the free North Pole Survival Kit Circles
