Wintry Hot Cocoa Mix

Name: Wintry Hot Cocoa Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving per batch.
Ingredients: 6-2/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder; 1 cup instant chocolate drink mix; 1 package (5 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 cup boiling water; Miniature marshmallows, optional

"I first tasted this warming beverage on a camping trip in the mountains," recalls Ruby Gibson of Newton, North Carolina. "It was a wonderful treat on those crisp mornings."

Ingredients

6-2/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup instant chocolate drink mix
1 package (5 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
1/2 cup baking cocoa
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup boiling water
Miniature marshmallows, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 21 servings (about 7 cups total).
To prepare hot cocoa: Stir mix before measuring. Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in boiling water. Top with miniature marshmallows if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 259 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as Hot Cocoa Mix in Quick Cooking January/February 2001

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sdeb

Jan 11, 2012

Excellent! Try it using french vanilla creamer....mmm mmm good!
Ductape615

Oct 13, 2011

This recipe is absolutely fantastic and makes such a big batch... I'll have plenty of hot cocoa for a while!I did make one change to the recipe, instead of using regular baking cocoa, I substituted Hershey's Special Dark baking cocoa which makes it very rich and wonderful!
cookandbaker

Oct 7, 2011

There is no cocoa mix out there that's better than this one. I make it every year---it makes the Best, most creamy hot cocoa ever.
cray68

Dec 10, 2010

This is the best hot cocoa mix I've ever made. The pudding makes it rich and creamy. My kids like it better than store-bought cocoa mixes.
dangit

Dec 9, 2009

recipe looked quick and good,
Gail I

Dec 9, 2009

I love this receipe. I put the cocoa mix in with my coffee and add a little whipped cream. Just as good as those you buy at the coffee houses