We have all at one time or another purchased hot cocoa from the grocery store, right? Have you ever made your own? Here are several great recipes for homemade hot cocoa mix! One is for your basic cocoa and the others spice it up a bit!
Then, for an added treat...chai tea mix!
Hot Cocoa Mix
- 6 cups, nonfat dry milk
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. baking cocoa
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Scoop into small mason jars. Seal the lid and add fabric and a ribbon to decorate.
To use:
To 8 ounces of hot water or hot milk, add up to ½ cup of cocoa mix. (Add to taste)
Add sugar if desired.
Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix
- 4 cups nonfat dry milk
- 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
Spoon into small mason jars.
Seal the lid and add fabric and a ribbon to decorate.
To use:
To 8 ounces of hot water or milk, add up to ½ cup of cocoa mix. (Add to taste)
Add sugar if desired.
You can decorate your jars according to Seasons or Holidays!
Amaretto Hot Cocoa
- 5 ¼ cups non-fat dry milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) jar Amaretto flavored non-dairy powdered creamer
- 1 ¾ cup Nestles Quick
- 1 ½ cup non-dairy powdered creamer
- ¼ tsp. salt
Scoop into small mason jars. (Will make about 4 jars)
Seal the lid and add fabric and a ribbon to decorate.
To use:
To an 8 ounce cup of hot water or milk add 3-4 heaping tablespoons of cocoa mix.
Add sugar if desired.
Chai Tea Mix
- 2 cups powdered creamer
- 5-6 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup sugar
Store tightly sealed.
For a gift idea: Scoop into a zip lock bag and place bag into a mug.
To use:
To an 8 ounce cup of hot water or milk add 2-4 tablespoons of mix. Add sugar or honey if desired.
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