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Amaretto Cocoa Mix

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword amaretto hot cocoa mix, cocoa gift jar, cocoa mix in a jar, homemade hot chocolate mix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 25 servings
A make-ahead amaretto cocoa mix of dry milk, sugar, creamers and cocoa powder, packed into pint jars for gifts or storage. Stir 3 Tbsp into a mug of hot water or milk.

Ingredients

  • 5 1/4 C. non-fat dry milk
  • 2 C. Confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 oz.) jar Amaretto flavored non-dairy powdered creamer
  • 1 3/4 C. Nestle's Quik
  • 1 3/8 C. non-dairy powdered creamer (use a 1/8 cup measure three times)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Large batch for gifting

  • 10 1/2 C. non-fat dry milk
  • 4 C. Confectioners' sugar
  • 2 (8 oz.) jars Amaretto flavored non-dairy powdered creamer
  • 3 1/2 C. Nestle's Quik
  • 2 3/4 C. non-dairy powdered creamer
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  • Put everything in a large bowl and stir until it is thoroughly blended.
  • Spoon the mix into small pint jars, either for gifting or for keeping on hand.

Notes

Gift tag: How to Prepare a Mug of Amaretto Cocoa: Add 3 Tbsp to 1 Mug of hot water or milk, stirring well to combine. Tip: top a prepared mug with marshmallows or whipped cream. Storage: airtight container at room temperature, away from heat and moisture, up to three months; use clean utensils each scoop.

Nutrition

Serving: 46g | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 2.9mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 3.3IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 25 servings, the mix made with water (milk adds more); Confectioners' sugar counted as powdered sugar, Nestle's Quik counted as chocolate drink mix powder. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.