This simple hot cocoa mix recipe is a fun holiday activity you can enjoy with anyone, including your children or grandchildren. And its delicious flavor just might make this a family favorite! The recipe is easy enough for everyone to join in on the making and mixing. Grab your favorite mug, add a few marshmallows and you will soon have the ideal holiday treat!

Are you in need of simple gifts for a classroom holiday party? Or a family gathering? This recipe easily adjusts to larger quantities and can be packaged in cute holiday bags for a fun treat.  Plus the ingredients are readily available at most grocery stores.

This recipe was first given to me by a long-time friend, and our family has enjoyed it every year since. I hope your family will enjoy it too!

Hot Cocoa Mix

Ingredients:

• 2  1/2 cups powdered chocolate milk mix
• 6 Tbsp. regular non-dairy powdered creamer
• 3/4 cup French vanilla powdered non-dairy creamer
• 2 cups nonfat dry milk
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients. Stir until well blended.

For one serving of hot cocoa: Stir 1/4 cup hot cocoa mix into 1 cup hot water or milk.

Large Quantity Recipe Hot Cocoa Mix

• 1 box (1 lb., 10 oz) nonfat dry milk (8 cups)
• 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
• 2 jars flavored nondairy creamer (8 oz. each) *I use French Vanilla
• 1 jar (11 oz) nondairy creamer
• 1 box (1 lb.) chocolate milk mix
• 1/2 tsp. salt