Hot Cocoa Mix
My grandmother made this homemade hot cocoa mix every Christmas for us grandkids. Then my mom picked up the tradition, and now I make it for my kids! They absolutely love it, and this big batch usually lasts us all winter long.
Servings: 21 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Equipment
- Very large mixing bowl
- Large spoon, whisk or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Nestle's Nesquik chocolate flavor powder
- 11 ounces dry coffee creamer
- 25.6 ounces powdered (dry) milk ~ enough powdered milk to make 8 quarts of milk
- 1 pound powdered sugar
Optional toppings for serving:
- whipped cream
- marshmallows
- sprinkles
- crushed peppermint
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a very large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Store in mason jars or other airtight container.
- To use: combine 4 ounces of mix with 8 ounces of hot water and stir well.
- Enjoy with optional toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, crushed peppermint or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- If giving as a gift, buy some mason jars, wash them and dry them well. You don't want ANY dampness in these jars, so I hand dry them, then let them sit open on the counter for a day or so. Then fill the jars with the hot cocoa mix, cut out the free gift tags, punch a hole in the top and tie it around the jar with some pretty ribbon! I also included the instructions, so you don't have to worry about sharing that info. It's already done for you!
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 2mg