Hot Chocolate

The last couple days have been pretty cold.  Yesterday was - 21 F and we still had school.  I guess last winter got over 10 degrees colder but still I don't like riding my bike or walking in the cold.

In response to the cold weather, I figured I would post about something warm.  That something is homemade hot chocolate that I made.  The recipe I have is a little too dark for me but it still tastes good.

The recipe (it is from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book):




1 25.6 oz. package of nonfat dry milk powder
1 16 oz. jar powdered non dairy creamer
1 8 oz. container unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
2 c. powdered sugar

I altered the recipe by adding peppermint, maybe a cup.
You can also add marshmallows.   

If you want to make these into gifts you can get a set of (I think) 12 mason jars and put a couple cups in each.  If you have old spaghetti or jelly jars they will work well too.  Take a square of material and place it in-between the seal of the lid and the wring.  You can use ribbon that you have to tie a bow.  I bought mini wisks to add as well. 

This recipe is a ton it makes around 30 servings.

Enjoy!!!