Chocolate-Cherry Coffee Mix

Name: Chocolate-Cherry Coffee Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/3 cups powdered nondairy creamer; 1-1/3 cups instant coffee granules; 1 cup baking cocoa; 1 envelope (.13 ounce) unsweetened cherry soft drink mix; 6 cups miniature marshmallows, divided; 6 teaspoons holiday sprinkles, divided; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each serving):; 1 cup hot whole milk

Cute ice cream cone shaped packages of this flavored coffee mix are sure to delight friends and family. “I wanted something that both coffee and non-coffee drinks would enjoy, so I added cherry flavoring to a mocha mix,” explains Jennifer Waters of Lubbock, Texas. “The creamy dessert coffee is a perfect end to a meal.”

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/3 cups powdered nondairy creamer
1-1/3 cups instant coffee granules
1 cup baking cocoa
1 envelope (.13 ounce) unsweetened cherry soft drink mix
6 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
6 teaspoons holiday sprinkles, divided
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each serving):
1 cup hot whole milk

Directions

In an airtight container, combine the first six ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months. Yield: 6 cups.
To prepare gift: Place 1 cup mix in a 12-in. disposable decorating bag. Fold corners of bag into the center and roll bag down; secure with transparent tape. Place bag in a second disposable decorating bag. Top with 1 cup marshmallows and 1 teaspoon sprinkles. Gather and twist the top of the bag. Attach ribbon and gift tag. Repeat to make five more gift bags. Yield: 6 gift bags (1 cup/8 servings per bag).
To prepare coffee: In a mug, dissolve 2 heaping tablespoons mix in hot milk; stir well. Top with marshmallows and sprinkles.

Editor’s Note: Disposable decorating bags are available from Wilton Industries, Inc. Call 1-800/794-5866 or visit www.quickcooking.com for a Web site link.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 131 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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s_pants

Mar 15, 2012

Yummy...very cherry!
rduckworth

Feb 16, 2012

This is such a great mix. I fixed it for our Christmas get-together. My sister and I almost drank all of it and no-one else got very much. I plan to make more when I have another party.
cspineda

Dec 23, 2010

Made for Christmas gifts. Tried a sample and It was pretty darn good.
busdrivingmom

Dec 5, 2009

I made this as a gift for family one year, only made the mistake of tating it myself and never gave any away.
Kerry Amundson

Dec 5, 2008

where do you find these decorating bags?