Hot Cocoa Mix

Hello everyone!  Are you all keeping warm?  If not, let me help!  Today's recipe is a delicious homemade hot cocoa mix.  We keep this in a jar by our "Hot Cocoa Bar" that my mom puts up in the wintertime.  That way, everything is ready for warming up when we come in from the cold!

Hot Cocoa Mix

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups powdered milk

3/4 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup granulated vanilla sugar*

1/2 tsp. popcorn salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients until it all looks the same.  When ready to make hot cocoa, add 2-3 rounded tablespoons of mix to a mug of hot water.  Enjoy!

This was a really great hot cocoa mix.  I like because it has a darker chocolate flavor.  It is perfect!!!

If you want to make your own Hot Chocolate Bar, you could offer some jars of the fun mix ins that we have:

·       French vanilla, peppermint, or regular marshmallows

·       Peanut butter, Andes mint, and regular chocolate chips

·       Cinnamon imperials (Red Hots)

·       Individual French Vanilla or Hazelnut coffee creamers

·       Candy Canes

·       Whipped cream (ready in the fridge of course!)

·       Chocolate sprinkles

·       Believe me, this Hot Chocolate Bar is as fun as it sounds!

*You can make vanilla sugar very easily by following this recipe.  The vanilla makes ALL the difference!

Vanilla Sugar