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Hot Cocoa Mix

If you are in cooler climes, cuddling up with a toasty mug of hot cocoa is quite a comfort. For those of us in Florida, it requires a cranking of the A/C to fully capture the spirit, but, hey, it's worth it.  This is my Grandma-ma's recipe, tweaked with a little "secret ingredient".

 I love to gift this over the holidays by filling a mason jar and adding a festive tag or fabric circle around the lid. It's great to keep on hand for hostess gifts or unexpected visitors. Here you go...cozy up and enjoy!

 1 large container (56.3 oz) of Nido dry milk powder
5 cups powdered sugar
2 1/3 cups dry creamer (coffee mate)
1 1/3 cups good cocoa powder (Ghiradelli Dutch processed is good)
2 large instant chocolate pudding mixes (or 4 smaller ones, I like Ghiradelli dark chocolate pudding)
1 tsp salt

 Use a large stock pot or Tupperware bowl to combine all ingredients. Mix with clean hands and/or a whisk. For better texture/mixing, sift into containers (I use a Tupperware Modular Mate with the extra going back in the Nido can).  To make: add 1/3 cup of mix to 8oz of boiling water. Stir and add marshmallows if desired.  Mmmmmmm.

 You can also use a cinnamon stick or a candy cane to stir and add a little different flavor. Add some espresso powder to make it a mocha.

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  1. minniedivaNovember 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    sounds yummy. if it EVER cools off down here, i will enjoy some. i like the idea of making it for hostess gifts!

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