Friday, December 17, 2010

Mixing up Cocoa

Hot Cocoa with Homemade Marshmallow
One year my mom gave everyone she knew hot cocoa for Christmas. You might wrinkle up your nose at a gift that seems so... basic, but that cocoa was so rich, creamy, full-bodied, and darn-good that only mutterings were about how she's such a thoughtful gift-giver. And with that, I give you the recipe! 

Mom's Cocoa Mix
10 1/2 cups dry milk
1 lb. Nestle Quick
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
6 oz. coffee creamer

Fill cup 3/4 full with mix and add hot water. 
Serves: LOTS!
Ready for labels, and then GIFTING!
I paired mine with the marshmallows from yesterday- and am running out the door now to the post office to send jars of cocoa to people I like.  :) 

Happy holiday food-crafting!

5 comments:

  1. This is always a fun gift to receive.

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  2. oh yummers. my husband has been wanting me to make homemade cocoa since before thanksgiving. i might have to take a crack at this!

    p.s. heather told me about your blog and i had to check it out..love it!

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  3. Thanks Aubrey!! I hope you and your husband enjoy the cocoa mix :) Thank for reading and for the comment! Heather is just the best, isn't she? :)

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