Today is a hot chocolate kind of day. If I had a fireplace, I’d have that going, too. Back in “the day” I would have built a fire, curled up with a good book and some hot cocoa and just relaxed and enjoyed the time passing by. But I don’t have a fireplace, and let’s face it…would the kids really let me enjoy a fire if I had one? At any rate, we can still have hot chocolate!!!

Here’s my recipe for homemade hot chocolate mix (handed down from my mother.) We mix this up each fall and it saves a load on hot chocolate expenses over the winter months!!

HOT CHOCOLATE

(Update 10-07-08: See updated recipe option at the end!)

1 lb. Instant chocolate mix (Nestle Quick, etc.)

1 c. powdered sugar

7 oz. jar non-dairy creamer

1 box (1lb., 9oz.) instant, non-fat milk

Mix all ingredients and store in airtight container. Mix 1/3 cup of hot chocolate mix with 1 cup of hot water (add marshmallows or whipped topping) and enjoy! Makes enough mix for the whole winter (if not longer!)

Try this alternative ratio:

1 large container Nestle Quick (21.8 oz.)

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups non-dairy creamer

1 box (1lb., 9oz.) instant, non-fat milk

This recipe is loosely increased by half, except the milk, and the result is a richer, smoother hot chocolate mix. The first one is good – the second one may be even better!!

Proverbs 15:13a A happy heart makes the face cheerful.

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