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Marshmallow cocoa mix

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword cocoa gift in a jar, homemade cocoa mix, hot cocoa mix in a jar, marshmallow hot chocolate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 mugs
A layered jar of cocoa, powdered milk, sugar and mini chocolate chips, topped with dehydrated marshmallows. It makes a handy gift with the mixing steps on a tag.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup powdered milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup marshmallows dehydrated

Directions

  • Using a canning funnel, layer the following in a 1-quart jar: cocoa, then powdered milk, sugar and chocolate chips. Wipe the inside of the jar between layers, and press each layer down firmly.
  • Put the marshmallows in last; for easy removal, you can seal them in a zip-top bag with a twist tie first.
  • Close the jar and attach a gift tag with the directions for making the cocoa.

Notes

Gift tag steps: empty the jar into a bowl, mix well, and return the mix to the jar. Add 4 to 5 tablespoons of mix to a mug, pour 1 cup of boiling water over it, and stir until the sugar and chips dissolve. Top with marshmallows, and whipped cream if desired; hot milk instead of water makes a richer cup. Keeps 3 to 6 months sealed at room temperature. Safety: contains milk powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 46g | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 3.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 1.4mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 10 mugs, the mix made with water (milk adds more); powdered milk counted as nonfat dry milk, mini chocolate chips counted as semisweet chocolate. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.