Make Your Own Instant Hot Cocoa Mix

As soon as there's a chill in the air, I crave something warm to drink and when its cold outside, there's nothing better than a warm cup of hot cocoa!  I love curling up with a snuggly sweater, a good book, and a warm cup of hot cocoa made with this easy mix.  Now I like a cup of real hot cocoa with real milk, chocolate, and marshmallows just as much as anyone else, but sometimes the instant stuff is just as good.  Plus it's nice to have some on hand whenever you feel like enjoying a cup.  You can save some money by making it yourself, too.   You might want to make extra though.  Keep one batch for yourself and the extra one makes a nice gift!  Just put this instant hot cocoa mix in a mason jar and it's ready to go.  It's great for when you need a quick inexpensive present for a Christmas or hostess gift.

Ingredients:

2 cups nonfat dry milk powder

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa

1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer

a dash of salt

Directions:

To make the mix:
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.  Store mix in an air tight container.

To make the hot cocoa:
Combine 1/4 cup cocoa mix and 3/4 cup hot water in a mug.  Stir to blend.

Enjoy!

Inspired by this pin for instant hot cocoa.