How to Make Cheap Hot Cocoa Mixes for Excellent Presents

When you are broke, Christmas can be hard. This is one of the many gifts I have learned that can help with easing the pain of a big family. Plus, from this basic recipe you can customize with spices(like cinnamon) to make it your own! Don't forget to rate this article and post a comment so I can get feedback.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 5 c Dry milk
• 3 c Sifted confectionary or powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 c Hersheys Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 c Borden Powdered non-dairy creamer, can be flavored to your choice
• Your choice of container and decoration, I like small, clear plastic pastry bags that can make a cone shape with a candy cane and a ribbon bow.

1. 
    
   chocolate

   In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients together until smooth and one color. Store in an airtight container until ready to decorate presents.

2. 
    
   cone shaped mix

   Once ready, print out the following recipe on labels-"Mix 1/3 cup of this mix with 3/4 c hot, boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with marshmallow or whipped cream." Portion out into cones or containers and decorate.

3. 
    
   cocoa

   If you want to flavor the mix you have different options...the creamer can be flavored, you can add 2 tsp cinnamon, or add a candy cane to the outside to use as a stirrer. These can make a huge impact with family.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a funnel to portion the mix.
• Common flavors are french vanilla creamer, hazelnut creamer, amaretto creamer, peppermint candy canes, or any flavor candy canes.
• Careful with boiling water.

Resources

• my myspace.com profile...check out the pictures of my cakes
• food network

[labellefleur100]

on 2/14/2009 I have a friend who makes her own and gives it as little Christmas presents! It is fabulous! 5* rcmmed

[labellefleur100]

on 2/14/2009 I have a friend who makes her own and gives it as little Christmas presents! It is fabulous! 5* rcmmed

[LilacGirl]

on 6/23/2008 This mix would be good all year long. For other times of the year, just put in regular containers.

[sashasweder]

on 12/26/2007 It depends on how many servings you want in each cone. A serving is 1/3 cup of mix. I tend to put one or two in each.

[dae53]

on 12/19/2007 I could be so exhausted that I didn't see it, but how much do you put in each cone? How much will this recipe make? I have all the ingredients and ready to go.