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Keep a tin of this instant Hot Chocolate Mix on hand for those chilly winter afternoons. Piping hot cocoa is a grand treat for kids coming in from school or folks ice skating, chopping wood or cross-country skiing.

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Ingredients:

3 cups NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

COMBINE dry milk, sugar, cocoa and salt in large, airtight container. For each serving, add 1/4 cup cocoa mixture into mug with 8 oz. boiling water; stir until well mixed. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

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too sweet

joy mccartney from denham springs, LA

I found this recipe to be a little too sweet. When I cut back on the sugar, I enjoyed the hot chocolate much better.
yummy

amy edeline from Johnstown, PA

I love hot chocolate. I like it with hot water, but using this recipe, It was just plain yummy. It is getting cold out and it jsut warmed me up and made me feel cozy inside. This will be my number one drink for winter and these cold snowy days
hot chocolate mix is yummmy!

kathleen blake from BUFFALO, NY

We made this mix to package up with some mugs for my daughters' friends at school for the holidays. We had plenty to package, and even had some left over to enjoy as well, and found this recipe to be delicious! I would defintely recommend this!!
Hot Chocolate Mix

Jowanna James from SWEENY, TX

I love this recipe and keep it on hand during the fall season to sever my friends and family when the weather turns cool or cold.
hot chocolate mix

ramya sola from SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH

my son loves to drink this in the morning & once back from school.i love it on rainy & chilly days.but i have cut down on coffee &have it everyday.very nice to give it as a present with a personel touch.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Sandra Herrera from Pembroke Pines, FL

I keep the ingredients in my house all through the year and whip it together with marshmellows floating on top. My family loves the rich chocolate taste and the warmth it gives. Living in Florida does not hinder us from drinking hot chocolate.
Hot Chocolate

Mary Garriss from APPOMATTOX, VA

Recently while brousing Nestle's recipes I came across the one for hot chocolate. I have always purchased the hot chocolate mix. I mixed a batch of this recipe on a cold, snowy and icy day, and this was indeed great. It has been a real hit.
Hot Cocoa Mix

b galipp from Texas

This is a wonderful mix and I substituted baking Splenda for the sugar for a sugar-free version. I will keep this recipe for years to come.
Hot Chocoate

Dee Moulds from PLYMOUTH, MN

My mom use to make us this when we were young. This year I made this and homemade marshmallows for Christmas presents for the children in the family. It was hit!
Great Hot Chocolate

Suzie Brawley from Ebensburg, PA

My boys and I have made this numerous times, It always turns out great. For a richer chocolate taste my boys put chocolate bits in their cocoa and let them melt in the bottom, then stir. I have been caught using a candy cane to stir mine.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Deb WEITZEL from BOCA RATON, FL

PERFECT FOR A COLD WINTERS' NIGHT. VERY QUICK & EASY TO MAKE. EVERYONE WANTS MORE, THAT'S HOW I CAN TELL IF ANYTHING I MAKE TASTES GOOD.
hot chocolate

Jo Ann Cullever from Tomball, TX

I have been searching for this recipe that my mother had made us glad to have have found it. We always seem to have hot chocolate with our chili that our mother had made us on Friday night.
Quick, Easy and Good!

peggy Wilbur from MASON, MI

This recipe took about 5 min. to make with ingredients I had on hand. It is a bit richer than store bought mixes, but my son loved it and so did I. It also makes a good amount.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Gail Dale from FORT WORTH, TX

You can put this in a jar or nice tin and give it to your friends or family for a nice little Christmas treat.
Halloween Treat

Meg McArdle from St. Charles, IL

WOW! I served over 4 gallons of this at my front door this Halloween! We were the talk of the town! What a great way to stay warm with all of the ghosts and goblins Halloween night!
Great when the grang comes over

Faith Adrian from NEW BERN, NC

My children did not care too much for the powder milk taste but did not bat an eye when they had all their friends over and I made a huge batch of this. They all loved it. It was easy to make and fun for the kids.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Erin Zebroski from Glassport, PA

This recipe is AWESOME!! I have been making it for my kids for years. It is easy to put together and easy on our budget. My kids like to make it themselves after school and sledding.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Ruth Boggs from SAN BERNARDINO, CA

This is great...wonderful mix to keep on hand for that "Last Minute Gift". Add an adorable mug & cute wrapping & you have an instant gift that anyone would like.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Ronda Bowling from WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH

I made this hot chocolate for my kids one morning before they went to church. My kids loved this! I will be making this hot chocolate for many years to come. Thank you for the recipe.
Great hot cocoa

Brenda Griffith from Warthen, GA

My son loves hot cocoa but living on a budget its hard to buy sometimes. we had a large box of dry milk and i always bake so i had the rest of the ingredients. it was a time and money saver fits into a single moms budget
Hot Chocolate Mix

Betty Streck from MARSHALL, OK

My family loves this hot chocolate. I make this up two or three times a year. We drink it even in the summer.
Bye, Bye store-bought mixes

Tracey from Milford, DE

I found this recipe when I was looking for a mix to make cookie gift-jars. I bought the items but never made the mixes. Today was a snowy day and seemed perfect for cocoa. I made a batch up w/ sugar for my hubby & w/ splenda for me. This is awesome. I will never buy cocoa mix from the store again. It takes just minutes to put together but tastes much richer than store-bought cocoa.
great hot chocolate

Carol Trotter from INMAN, SC

This recipe makes a great cup of hot chocolate and to me an added bonus is it is cheaper than buying the prepackaged kind. I am always looking for a way to save on the grocery bill.
The title was everything since my family and I lov

JENNIFER TRAMMELL from NEW CASTLE, DE

My family and I love to sit around the fireplace w/a roaring fire and talk and plan our holiday parties, decorations, wishes, dreams, etc. With this recipe it was very economical we were able to make it up into bulk to have some for ourselves and some to give to our family and special friends for gifts. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe that we will surely use year after year (and probably in between also)! It tastes better than anything we ever bought in any supermarket. Thanks again!
Excellent

Molly Coplen from LAWRENCE, KS

I made this last night to use-up some cocoa....I'll never buy pre-packaged hot chocolate mix again!
Best Hot Cocoa Ever

Brenda Neuls from BANGOR, PA

I made this for Christmas Eve and my children loved it! They said it was the best hot cocoa they ever had! We have also tried it adding mini marshmallows, whipped topping French Vanilla, and also marshmallow fluff. They all came out great! We'll never use premixed hot cocoa packets again!
What a mix

michele kovach from SOMERDALE, NJ

I made this for my kids on a cold winters day just as they came in from the snow! They couldn't get enough they wanted another glass
Hot Chocolate Mix

Lori Woodward from Anamosa, IA

This taste just like what my mom used to make. The kids love it with little marshmellows.
yummy

debra legrand from PORT ORCHARD, WA

i mixed up a batch and gave as christmas gifts along with a thermos. it was a much appreciated and delicious gift
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate

SHERRY KELLEY from COWETA, OK

YUM!! I like to add a candy cane to the hot chocolate. It not only looks pretty but it gives the hot chocolate that wonderful mint flavor.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Kim Nissen from IOWA CITY, IA

This is always a winter favorite. We like to take candy canes and use as a stir stick. It's our special touch.
HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

CHARLENE TIPTON from SPRING CITY, TN

MY TWO CHILDREN AND I TRIED THIS AND IT IS A GOOD RECIPE. WE USED SUGAR SUBSTITUTE THOUGH AS WE ARE DIABETIC. GOOD RECIPE.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Juanita Miller from TOLAR, TX

I was looking for a recipe for hot chocolate and found this one, it is wonderful and easy. I did double the recipe and added mini marshmellows. Will be making this again.
hot chocolate mix is the GREATEST

Zola Johnson from DAVENPORT, NE

My mother always had the in her cupboard waiting for anyone. It was good when we would come home for Christmas. This is the first Christmas without her.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Beth Smith from LEWISVILLE, NC

Fast and easy to make. Wonderfully warming to drink and a great gift in a decorated jar for friends and teachers.
Kids Love IT !!

kim young from PHOENIX, AZ

I made this recipe for the teachers at school for christmas, and my kids tried the coco mix, needless to say, I had to make more inorder to bring any to the teachers at the school !!! The kids drank it all !! This is also good in coffee!!!
hot cocoa

Betsy Stewart from Austin, MN

This recipes is so very tasty and money saving, works great for a cold day party geet it ready a couple days before hand the day of you could heat the water up in a coffe pot and everything is ready to go.... Also this good as a ice cream topping..
hot chocolate mix

patty grimes from WAXAHACHIE, TX

Excellent, easy to make and store.i make it in large canning jars and give it out for gifts at x-mas
Good for diabetics

TERRI CROW from OAKLAND, MD

My husband loves hot chocolate in the winter but can't drink it because of the added sugar. With this mix I use Splenda instead of the sugar. Now he's back to drinking his favorite winter drink.
Mrs

Diane Carr from Hoyt Lakes, Mn

This is really good. We made it this winter and we love the tast of it!
Mmmmm Good

Pam Boatz from RANTOUL, IL

I have been making this drink for more years than I care to count. At christmas time I make a double batch.....set up decorated quart jars and give them to friends and family for a gift.....along with cups to drink it out of. Super good drink!!!
Hot Chocolate Mix

TONI SAWICKI from MONTELLO, WI

Great I add a dash of cinnamin to the mix,, something extra makes it extra special MMM GOOD
Yummy!

BECKY HALL from

We like this hot chocolate recipe. I substitute powdered sugar for the granulated and add malted milk powder for extra richness.
Awesome and easy

Paulette Sharp from ARLINGTON, TX

We just throw all the ingredients in a large plastic and mix it. My Dad can only use one hand after his stroke, so he is the official mixer. We also have added crushed peppermints to make Peppermint cocoa.
Hot Chocolate Mix

Charlotte Gohl from Philadelphia, PA

Delicious, much creamier that store bought brands.
HOT COCO MIX

Jackie/Stephen Fineman from WEST HILLS, CA

WE LOVE IT! IT IS SO DELICIOUS IT IS A WONDERFUL TREAT FOR KIDS WHEN THEY COME HOME A BUSY SCHOOL DAY. EVEN IN THE EVENING FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WE LIKE TO ADD NESTLE'S SQUEEZABLE CHOCOLATE SYRUP ABOUT 4-5 SQUEEZES TO MAKE IT AN EXTRA TREAT.
Just like Grandma's

Bridgette Behrens from VALPARAISO, IN

Finally, the hot chocolate my grandma use to make on those cold Duluth, Mn mornings. I made a batch and give it to my sister and she thought grandma had made it.
Tasty Math

Denise Lewis from

This was an easy way to help my students understand the purpose of fractions. It's also a wonderfully tasty treat in the end!
Hot Chocolate Mix

Janet Novak from CAMBRIDGE, OH

This is easy and delicious.
Hot Chocolate Mix

NANCY COWLISHAW from POCATELLO, ID

This was a staple at our house when the kids were growing up. I always added a bottle of powdered coffee creamer to the mix to maker it creamier and richer. Nowadays I use the flavored creamers, but I think I still like the unflavored best.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/16 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Calories: 90
Calories from Fat: 0
Total Fat: 0g (0% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 0g (0% of DV)
Cholesterol: 0mg (0% of DV)
Sodium: 95mg (4% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 18g (6% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (2% of DV)
Sugars: 16g
Protein: 6g
Vitamin A: 0% of DV
Vitamin C: 4% of DV
Calcium: 20% of DV
Iron: 0% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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