{"id":16029,"date":"2013-12-03T01:00:17","date_gmt":"2013-12-03T07:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=16029"},"modified":"2013-12-02T22:04:46","modified_gmt":"2013-12-03T04:04:46","slug":"hot-cocoa-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2013\/12\/03\/hot-cocoa-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Cocoa Mix (and more!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year
\nThere’ll be much mistletoe-ing
\nAnd hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near
\nIt’s the most wonderful time, it’s the most wonderful time
\nIt’s the most wonderful time,\u00a0\u266b \u266a \u266b\u00a0it’s the most wonderful time of the year!”<\/p>\n

Oh, don\u2019t you know it! \u00a0There\u2019s all that AND the celebration of God\u2019s love come to earth\u2014Jesus\u2019 birth! \u00a0Oh, yes, and baking and cooking and gift-making! Lots of joy and fun and happiness!
\nThis week I am sharing a homemade Hot Cocoa<\/strong> <\/span>mix with you. This would be great kept in your own pantry! \u00a0However, one of my favorite things to do with it is to package them up in cute little jars with handmade labels and gift them to loved ones. They pack up nicely, too, to be mailed. \u00a0If you really want to go over the top, google a recipe for \u2018Chocolate Dipped Spoons\u2019…easy-peasy! \u00a0Also here is a quick link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"2013-12-02<\/a>
\nNext week, I will share a recipe for a \u2018Cream of Just-About-Anything\u2019 Soup and Sauce Mix. \u00a0What makes me happiest with these mixes is that they are all gluten-free and all fall well within our healthy but oh-so-yummy<\/em><\/strong> point of view! \u00a0Try them! \u00a0Gift them! \u00a0Enjoy them!<\/p>\n

Hot Cocoa Mix<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ingredients<\/span><\/strong>: \"2013-12-02<\/a>
\n6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
\n1\/2 cup dehydrated nonfat powdered milk
\n1 teaspoon cornstarch
\n1\/2 teaspoon salt
\n3\/4 cup baking stevia OR 1+1\/2 cup \u201cmeasures like sugar\u201d sweetener (I used Truvia) * of course\u00a0<\/em>you can choose to use plain old sugar
\nAdd-ins<\/strong>:
\nsmall peppermint candies
\nmini chocolate chips
\ntiny marshmallows
\nOptions<\/strong>:
\nMocha: substitute 2 tablespoons of instant coffee crystals for a like amount of cocoa powder
\nPeppermint: include a small jar of peppermint extract (\u201cadd 1-3 drops to each prepared cup\u201d)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong> <\/span>(for preparing mix):
\nMix everything together in a medium mixing bowl until ingredients are well combined. Pour mixture into a closed container, such as a mason jar for a beautiful and festive gift! If you are \u2018adding\u2019 anything, just pour onto the top of the mix and cover.<\/p>\n

\"2013-12-02<\/a><\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/span> (print on a tag to attach):
\nTo enjoy hot cocoa<\/span>, mix 1 tablespoon dry mix with your choice of: 1 cup HOT almond milk, OR skim milk, OR water. Stir until hot cocoa\u00a0<\/span>mix is completely dissolved and well combined. \u00a0Add additional sweetener (if necessary).<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2665\u00a0 \u2665\u00a0 \u2665\u00a0 \u2665\u00a0 \u2665<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

God loves you<\/strong>!\u00a0\u00a0\u2665\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0(Don\u2019t\u00a0ever<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>forget that!)<\/p>\n

\u2665\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0coleen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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