HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

This year has been a "different" year for us as far as Christmas goes. Part of the family is overseas, part are visiting my sister, and we're not as busy the week before. Thank goodness for that part. My grandson and I FINALLY got my tree decorated the other day, and he put his favorites in a clump together (that's what you see at the bottom center of the tree). There's no way in the world I would change that.

Seems like Christmas, cold weather, and hot chocolate go together. Those store-bought hot chocolate mixes can be quite pricey. This homemade mix is initially pricey but goes a very long way. It makes a whole lot! Once you've had this hot chocolate, you won't go back to the store bought mixes.

This recipe is another prime example of manufacturers changing their volume and even their product, therefore, it changes the outcome of the recipe. (The original recipe calls for Hershey's mix, but they haven't made that product for years.) I've tried to put down what you need for today's market.

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

2 pounds Nesquik chocolate powder

1 pound powdered sugar

1 large (22 oz.) Coffeemate

8 quart size (25-26 oz.) dry powdered milk

Mix all ingredients together well and store in a tightly covered container.

In a standard-sized mug, I would start with 3 heaping tablespoons hot chocolate mix (more or less to suit your taste). Add boiling water and stir. Marshmallows are optional.

Recipe from: Faye Whitfield

Notes: If you like your hot chocolate really rich, fill your mug 1/4-1/3 full of the mix.