Fun and Frugal Christmas Gift: Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Looking for a fun and cost-effective Christmas gift for teachers or neighbors? Try Homemade Cocoa Mix.

Homemade Christmas Cocoa

Ingredients

• 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Measure all ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk together until  blended well.

• Place one cup of mix into a gift container (cellophane bag, glass jar, etc.).

• Include a card with these instructions:  “Combine 1/4 cup mix and 3/4 cup boiling water in cup or mug.  Stir to blend.  Add marshmallows and enjoy!”

Tuck the mix into a mug or basket and add a peppermint stick and a small bag of marshmallows.

You can also make this Hot Cocoa Gift Basket!

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