Eerie Eyed Mint Cocoa Recipe

Ingredients:

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

 

Method:

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