Peppermint Coffee Mix

• COFFEE MIX:
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• 1 cup instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup peppermint candies, crushed
• CANDY CANE STIRRERS:
• 6-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 50 mini peppermint candy canes

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Place in an airtight container; top with crushed candies. Give mix with Candy Cane Stirrers and attach gift card with instructions (see below).
2. Microwave 3/4 cup chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir chocolate until smooth; microwave 20 more seconds, if necessary. Add remaining chocolate and stir until smooth. Set bowl in a pan of hot water to keep chocolate soft, making sure water does not mix with chocolate.
3. Dip straight end of each candy cane into chocolate to coat; place on wax paper to cool.
4. Combine 2 tablespoons mix with 1/2 cup boiling water; mix well. Makes one serving.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peppermint-coffee-mix (may not work)