Thursday, December 6, 2012

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

When I was growing up my mom would always have a bucket of homemade hot cocoa mix. My kids go through hot chocolate like crazy. They always want it when they get home from school. So I decided to use up some of my dry milk from my food storage and make some. 

You could package it up cute and you have a quick gift for a lot of people. 


Here's what you need. The marshmallow bits are optional. I got them for the kids. I didn't add them into the mix, but just let them sprinkle some in when they make a cup. I prefer regular marshmallows myself.
Basically you mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Then store in an air tight container. An ice cream bucket fits almost all of it. I ended up adding about a cup more powdered sugar and nesquik to accomodate my sweet tooth.

 



   
In all honesty, I don't think that you save any money by making it yourself. If I didn't have dry milk that needed to be used up, I probably wouldn't have made it. But it's tasty, makes a LOT and, I'm hoping it will last through the winter.


Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Author: Rachel Nielsen
Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Mix up a big batch of this hot cocoa mix for those cold winter months.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. coffee creamer
  • 10 c. powdered milk
  • 4 c. Nesquik
  • 2/3 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • marshmallow bits, optional

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients until well combined. 
  2. To use: Mix together 1/3 cup of the mix to 1 cup of hot water. 
  3. Store in air tight container. An ice cream bucket will hold most of it.
homemade hot cocoa mix
American

8 comments :

  1. I LOVE how you packages this...beautiful

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  2. Yum!! I loooove hot chocolate! And yes, that would be a sweet gift!

    Jillian
    Hi! It's Jilly

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  3. I've never heard of pudding in the mix. I bet that's so yummy! Pinning. Thanks for linking up at One Creative Weekend!

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  4. Great idea.. I am totally going to do this for xmas gifts. Thanks
    Found you on Shine on Friday
    http://treasuringgrace.blogspot.com/2012/12/making-whole-healing-through-art-guided.html

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  5. Found you through Feature Friday. I love this Idea. I also love how you were honest about the price.

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  6. This is awesome Rachel! Definitely trying this one:)

    Katie

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    1. P.S. I featured this post in my 15 Homemade Gift Ideas Round-Up!

      http://www.funhomethings.com/2012/12/15-homemade-gift-ideas.html

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  7. Hi! This looks So yummy! Just stopped by to let you know that this is being featured in my Christmas roundup...Its a big party, so make sure to stop by tomorrow morning when the link goes live!
    http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/12/25-amazing-things-to-make-eat-bake.html

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