{"id":2995,"date":"2013-10-02T11:35:13","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T16:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/?p=2995"},"modified":"2021-03-17T19:05:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T00:05:51","slug":"hot-chocolate-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/hot-chocolate-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Chocolate Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a recipe I have been making since my children were small. It is a favorite and traditional fall and winter drink for our family. Even when our son was away for college or on deployment, it was sent to make sure no matter how far away, he had a little &#8220;taste of home&#8221; to keep him warm.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to double this recipe; you will need it!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2997\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/hot-chocolate-mix\/14dec13-213\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/14dec13-213.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"960,350\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1418477518&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hot Chocolate Mix\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Hot Chocolate Mix&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hot Chocolate Mix&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/14dec13-213-800x291.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2997\" src=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/14dec13-213-800x291.jpg\" alt=\"14dec13 213\" width=\"700\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/14dec13-213-800x291.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/14dec13-213-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandiherron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/14dec13-213.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 lb. can Nestle&#8217;s Quik<\/li>\n<li>1 (makes 8 qt.) box of instant dry milk (I use REAL\u00ae Carnation instant nonfat dry milk)<\/li>\n<li>1 lb box powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 (11 oz) jar Coffee-mate (original)<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup dry cocoa powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mix ingredients well. Store in an airtight container to preserve freshness.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Fill cup or mug&nbsp;1\/3 full of dry mix. Pour&nbsp;hot water or milk to make a full cup or mug.&nbsp; Stir well and serve. Note: I use milk for a creamier hot chocolate.<\/p>\n<h3>Gift Idea<\/h3>\n<p>The dry mix makes a great gift&nbsp;in a jar along with instructions! (Coming soon &#8211;&nbsp;a printable&nbsp;label&nbsp;to download and use for your gifts!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recipe for creamy hot chocolate mix that has been a favorite of our family since my kids were small. Be sure and double the recipe. You will need it! 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