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Hot Cocoa Mix In A Jar

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Ah, is there nothing finer after a day in the snow than curling up on the sofa with a hot cup of cocoa?

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Ingredients:

6 cups NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, (optional)

Directions:

COMBINE dry milk, sugar, cocoa and marshmallows in large bowl. Pour into 2-quart jar or tall container. Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.

RECIPE TO ATTACH:
Measure 1/2 cup cocoa mix into mug. Stir in 1 cup hot water or milk. Makes 12 servings.

VARIATION USING PINT JAR:
1 1/2 cups NESTLÉ CARNATION Nonfat Dry Milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Baking Cocoa
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows (optional)

RECIPE TO ATTACH:
Measure 1/2 cup cocoa mix into mug. Stir in 1 cup hot water or milk. Makes 4 servings.

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HOT COCOA in a Jar

Leigh Healy from Winter Haven, FL

Wedding Favor idea for a fall wedding, GONNA ROCK IT!
Hot Chocolate

Stephanie Larrieu from New Orleans, LA

Nothing is better than a cup of hot chocolate. I made this and put a bunny face on the jar for Easter.
hot cocoa receipe

Merita Mosley from MISSOULA, MT

Great for cold winter days, and gets my day going good.
Perfect Gifts

Petal Fletcher from Long Beach, CA

I gave my secret valentine one and I had to end up giving one to each of the ten members in my crochet club. Just perfect!!!
try this variation

Denise Hull from HOPE, KS

Using powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar helps the cocoa mix dissolve better in hot water.
YUMMY WARM UPS

donna young from Albany, OR

I HAVE MADE THIS RECIPE FOR MANY YEARS BECAUSE IT USES MILK, BUT I DO ADD CREAMER TO THE RECIPE ALSO. EITHER FLAVORED OR REGULAR. STORE BOUGHT COCOA DOESN'T HAVE MILK IN THE PACKAGES.
Great for College too

STEVEN CRAWFORD from SHELBINA, MO

This is easy to make and my daughter loves it. I always make her some to take back to college with her after break. It's always nice to have some of that "home sweet home" goodness.
Yummy

amanda corr from macon,ga

I am definitely going to make this recipe, and give it as a gift!!!
Hot Cocoa

Tammy Faulkner from Vinemont, AL

I have been looking for this recipe forever, thanks guys for printing it. I am definatley going to be giving this as gifts this year.
Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar

Linda Catto from Landing, NJ

Our Granddaughter loves her hot cocoa. After adding the mini marshmallows she then uses a candy cane to stir it. As the candy cane melts it gives the cocoa a great peppermint flavor. What kid doesn't like candy canes!!
Great teacher gift!!!

Donna Buckmeier from

I will definitely make a few batches this holiday to go along with a plate of homemade cookies. YUM !!!
Hot Cocoa Mix

brenda blaine from Tx

I have made this in the past and everyone was extremely pleased with the taste. Plan to give it this year for christmas!
Hot Cocoa Mix In A Jar

Lauralee Hensley from

I am definitely going to make these as Christmas Gifts this year. I have lots of brand new home canning jars, and since my garden did not do as well as I would have liked, I am not going to be able to make homemade spaghetti sauce. I actually have many of these ingredients in the house right now, but I'll buy all fresh ones right before Christmas and make these. I think in place of sugar I'll use Splenda for at least two of the gifts for a couple of Diabetic challenged friends.
Excellent Gift

Lisa Galindo from KS

My Aunt used to make these for us every Christmas and this is the best recipe to date. My neighbors love it!
Hot Cocoa mix in a jar

Rose Beltran from , tx.

I'm always looking for simple and nice xmas gifts and this is one of them. My grandkids can also help. Thanks
Perfect Gift

Jana Odell from Lubbock, Texas

I have a friend to whom this will make the most perfect gift. She adores Hot Chocolate.
Hot Cocoa

JUDY ROESSNER from Painesville, OH

My grandchildren love hot chocolate, so I used this recipe to make them hot chocolate after playing in the snow. They love it.
Yummy!

Roberta Murphy from COLUMBUS, GA

I love this recipe! I used 2 c. of French Vanilla non-dairy creamer and 4c powdered milk, oh my goodness! I swear, this mix doesn't last long enough to gift to anyone, unless I fill jars and hide them ^^, My 3 yr old loves to help in the kitchen and this is perfect for her since I mix this in a large closable container and she can shake the mix (while it's closed of course,lol)
Thank you, finally

Em Lenhart from Acme, PA

My Husband's mom use to make him homemade hot cocoa. I use this recipe for my self. Before it was hit or miss when I made homemade. But I leave out the dried milk and use real milk.
Great for Low Sugar

Christine Burkhart from EL PASO, TX

My son is only 8 years old but can't have simple sugars. I make this but sub the sugar with Splenda. He loves it!!
Yummy

Miranda Nunes from SAN JOSE, CA

I made this for x-mas and everyone loved it.
Cocoa mix in a jar

gloria fortunato from Belchertown, MA

We give this FIVE GOLDEN TEASPOONS as a rating -- cocoa is the drink of choice during Scouting winter events and this not only tastes GREAT but it allows the scouts to have a chance in the kitchen! About the only thing better than this cocoa is the pride/smiles it produces on the faces of my scouts! Love the marshmallows!!
My Family LOVE'S This!

Kelly Nash from Adairsville, GA

This is easy to make using simple everyday ingredients that most people already have and everyone loves it!
Great Christmas Teacher Gift Idea

Karen Dyrli from Lake Grove, NY

Wow, this is great and teachers will appreciate it during the break.
Hot Cocoa in a jar gifts-Yummy!

corinne howard from Lebanon, OR

We were looking for an easy, creamy, chocolaty recipe to pre make for our own use and as simple gifts. My children love this recipe and it was easy!
Very Yummy!

Crystal Price from BELLINGHAM, WA

Make single serving gifts of this by placing cocoa, then marshmellows and choc/mint choc chips in a plastic baggy and press into the corner and tie at an angle to look like an ice cream cone. Very good for kids gifts.
Warms You Up

Linda Kraskewicz from Ashland, OH

I made a test jar for myself.It was yummy. I will be making this for a gifts this year.Its just the thing on a cold winter day.
Easy!

MARY KEGLEY from GEORGETOWN, KY

I love it! It has just a few ingredients and easy to fix to give out as gifts for my guests.
HOT COCOA IN A JAR

Dorothy Diveley from HIGHLAND, KS

WHEN WE GET TOGETHER ON THANKGIVING I AM SENDING EACH FAMILY A JAR TO TAKE HOME. BET I AM GOING TO BE BE POPULAR.
Amazing!

Meridith Fishkin from Mercer Island, WA

This was a great recipie. We took it camping with us and in November it's cold and misserable most of the time, but this just hit the spot. It was easy to make and easy to travel with.
Wonderful idea

Stephanie Robinson from Chillicothe, OH

This is a wonderful idea! I will use this for gift giving this year!!
Yummy Cocoa

Lillian Willing from Port Orange, FL

This recipe is very easy and very good. I also like to Finely crush mints and add too the coocoa mix. As I love mint chocolate cocoa too.
Love IN a Jar From Grammy DEBY

Deby Hayes from Dayton, MT

This made my grandson smile on a day he felt kinda sick . Thank you for a warm smile from montana to TN.
Excellent party favors

Carrie Smith from

I like to make these and give them as party favors to our friends that attend our annual holiday party. They love them and it's an inexpensive gift that the entire family can enjoy!
wonderful

J Laws from Palmersville, TN

I made this yesterday and my kids loved it! Try adding mini chocolate chips to the mix!
Excellent teacher gift

SUSAN RANDALL from HUDSON, IA

This was a big hit for a gift idea for teachers. My grandson wants to do it again this year! Also makes great gift for co-workers.
Super Great!

Maria Antos from VANCOUVER, WA

My kids and I loved making this for friends last year. It was quick, easy, and very yummy. We added a few mini morsels in for a little texture. Our friends said it was better than the packets. Try it and you'll love it!
hot cocoa mix

JACKIE ADAMS from morrison, MO

I think this is great for everyone.I've made this for my family for over 20years.Don't forget the mini marshmallows.
Cocoa Mix in a jar

Tracey Skinner from Pelahatchie, MS

This is awesome!!My family really loved it and it is a hit as a gift giver!
Perfect Christmas Gift

Carmallita Santana from Winter Haven, FL

I have made this gift last year and it was a hit! Very easy to make, and my boys helped putting marshmallows in the mini jars! I look forward to this Christmas and I'm really excited to make it again! Everyone loves hot cocoa!
Great Gift

Annette Edwards from SHELBY, NC

This is a wonderful gift for giving I would think anytime of year. And its so simple to make. I am going to give some of these this season and see how they go over. I think they will be a big hit. thanks for the idea
Yummy hot chocolate

CINDY RIEBER from BINGHAMTON, NY

I found this recipe and thought it would be a great gift idea. As always I made a sample for my taste tester, my husband. He loved it so much he made me keep the first batch for him.
great gift idea

MICHELLE SERENA from BRAIDWOOD, IL

I used this for my nephews and thier kids with mugs and cookies - what a hit!
Great gifts

SANDRA BROWN from CLEARFIELD, PA

As a Home health nurse, this is easy to make and give to my elderly patients. Substitute splenda for the sugar for diabetics.
hot cocoa

leah randall from PANAMA CITY, FL

very good and easy also good with a little cinnamon added
Easy Girl Scout project

Aasha Blakely from Muskegon, MI

This is a great recipie to do with Browie Girl Scouts. It's simple, not too messy, and is do-able with little adult assistance. Plus, it gives the girls a sense of accomplishment.
Brings Back Memories

Heather Leiby from DAYTON, OH

My Dad would make a batch of hot cocoa mix every Winter. We kids loved it, and since there was ten of us kids, Dad would make a huge batch. I remember helping and sometimes making more of a mess then anything else! Dad died 5 years ago and I was unable to find a recipe equal to his cocoa recipe (he kept most of his recipes in his head). =) I found this recipe last year and simply love it. It brings back all those good memories of my Dad!
Vanilla spice it up

Catherine Feeney from BUXTON, ME

I substitute 1 cup of French Vanilla powdered coffee creamer for 1 cup of powdered milk. Cut the granulated sugar by 1/4 cup, and add a tsp. of cinnamon. Fantastic for our Maine winters.
Hot Cocoa Espresso Mix !

Denise Heinrichs from COSTA MESA, CA

My family loves it when I make the instant baking gifts! This was extra special as we are all coffee lovers. So I added instant Espresso powder to the dry mix which gave it a Coffee Mocha flavor which is wonderful for the holidays and everyday :-)
Hot Chocolat Mix in a Jar

Brenda Gooden from Lebanon Junction, KY

This is healthier than powerder drink mixes, I have purchased. I make a large jar of this Hot Chocolate mix and keep it on hand for my family.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 12 servings

Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 5
Total Fat: 1g (1% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 0g (0% of DV)
Cholesterol: 5mg (2% of DV)
Sodium: 190mg (8% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 48g (16% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (6% of DV)
Sugars: 43g
Protein: 14g
Vitamin A: 15% of DV
Vitamin C: 4% of DV
Calcium: 45% of DV
Iron: 0% of DV

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

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