Day 38 - Hot Cocoa Mix

Making gifts out of  holiday snacks doesn't have to only include food. Drinks like hot chocolate, coffee, apple cider, and tea also make great gifts. This quick cocoa mix is one of my favorite!

Hot Cocoa Mix

(recipe from all you magazine, 12/2008)

In a large bowl mix 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 3 cups of powdered milk, and a dash of salt. Scoop mix into cellophane bags (this mix will fill two 3 1/2 x 8 bags).

Include a tag with these instructions:

To make cocoa add 3 Tbsp. mix to 6 oz. of hot water and stir.

Want to give this as a gift?

Try this...

* Make your own labels by cutting a piece of card stock 2 inches tall and as wide as your bag. Fold it in half horizontally, then decorate. Fold the top of the bag down, place your label over the fold and staple to secure.

* Use disposable cake decorating bags (available at any WalMart or Michaels) instead of plain cellophane bags for a cocoa cone. Tie the top with a ribbon and add a chocolate Santa or candy cane for a quick gift for your child's bus driver.  

* Add a layer of crushed candy canes, chocolate chips, or mini marshmallows for a fun treat.