Sweet Halloween Recipe Idea #5 – Spooky Eyed Minty Cocoa

There’s nothing like a cup of hot cocoa to make you feel better on a cold night, and this Halloween take on this classic drink will hit the spot perfectly!

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

Instructions:

1. Pour 1 C of milk into a saucepan and place the pan over low heat.
2. Stir in the cocoa mix and chocolate chips.
3. Cook for five minutes or until the chips have completely melted. Make sure you stir frequently while cooking.
4. Add the remaining milk and stir until it’s completely blended in.
5. Cook for five minutes or until the milk is hot.
6. Cut a slit into the top of each of the marshmallows.
7. Insert one piece of candy into each of the slits you’ve just made.
8. Insert one lollipop stick into the bottom of each marshmallow.
9. Pour the hot cocoa into mugs.
10. Place two of the prepared marshmallow ‘eyes’ into each cup just before serving.

Halloween can be a cold gloomy night, and a cup of hot cocoa will go down well with those of all ages – and this is one of the easiest Halloween drinks to create.

Makes 8 servings.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

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