Special Hot Chocolate Treats

• 8 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 3-3/4 cups instant chocolate drink mix
• 1-1/2 cups powdered nondairy creamer
• 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 envelope unsweetened orange or raspberry Kool-Aid mix
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• Whipped cream in a can

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
2. For chocolate cups, in a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. With a small pastry brush or 1/2 teaspoon measure, spread chocolate mixture on the inside of 1-in. foil or paper candy cups.
3. Place on a
4. . Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm. Just before serving, remove foil or paper cups and add whipped cream.
5. To prepare hot chocolate: For each serving, combine 1/3 cup mix and 1 cup boiling water; stir to dissolve. Place one filled chocolate cup in each mug; stir until melted.

nonfat dry milk, instant chocolate, powdered nondairy creamer, sugar, coffee granules, ground cinnamon, chocolate chips, shortening, cream

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/special-hot-chocolate-treats/ (may not work)