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Homemade Hot Chocolate mix
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Hot Chocolate Mix

Wholesome ingredients combine for a rich, chocolately hot cocoa mix. Perfect to have on hand for chilly days for as an adorable gift.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Gift Mug prepration time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 15 Recipes makes 1 gift mug or 15 individual hot cocoa servings
Calories 96kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dry milk powder
  • 1 cup confectioner’s (powdered) sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional but yummy
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 large gift mug
  • 1 clear cello gift bag or clear Ziplock bag I used a 5” x 11 ½” but feel free to adjust to the mug size
  • Decorative ribbon
  • 1 Printable instruction gift tag

Instructions

Directions for Cocoa Mix:

  • Combine dry milk powder, confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon into a medium size bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Place your cello gift bag into the mug and slowly add in the cocoa mix.
  • Once all mix is in the bag, add the mini marshmallows on top.

Directions for Gift Preparation:

  • Print out instruction gift tags and cut out amount needed. Punch a hole in the top of each one.
  • Take your decorative ribbon and cut to the length you desire and add on the instruction tag.
  • Tie the ribbon around the bag making sure to seal it well.

Directions to Prepare the Cocoa:

  • Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa mix for every 8 ounces of hot water or milk and stir. Add more cocoa mix for a richer cup!
  • Top with marshmallows and your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Notes

Start with 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix to 8 ounces (1 cup) of water or milk. Increase as desired for a richer cup of cocoa. Milk will make the hot cocoa richer too.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg