Reviewed: May 6, 2013

This was not nearly chocolaty enough. I made this for Christmas gifts to my neighbors, and was disappointed. Would NOT recommend this recipe.

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clmosher

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2013

I use a 10 qt container of powdered milk, 1 2# Nestle Quik no sugar added, 22 oz. dry coffee creamer and 1/2 C. powdered sugar. I have made this for 45 years and it's the number 1 request for a Christmas gift for all my grandchildren. Not counting all the times in between. This is a similar recipe but no measuring just empty full containers. 1/3 C. mix for a coffee mug. Add hot water or coffee. MMMMM.

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Marilyn

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2013

i put 2 1/2 TB add more if u want it more cocoa-y

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Ashly

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2012

I gave this as Christmas gifts to friends and neighbors this year. My kids and I thought it was great. I am not a huge chocolate fan, but the balance is good. Not too chocolatey. I only made a double recipe and could have easily made a triple or quadruple. I paired this with spoons that had hardened white almond bark with red and green sprinkles and marshmallows, to use to stir the hot chocolate. Looked and tasted great too!!

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Marcy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Belleville, Kansas, USA

Living In: Evansville, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2012

This is a great and simple recipe. I made a batch to be used as gifts. The powdered milk is a little coarse, so I ran everything through the food processor and made a totally smooth powder. I tested it on myself before making labels for the directions. It takes 1T of the mix per 1/4 cup of boiling water. My bags contained 1/2 cup of the mix, so each bag made 2-8 ounce mugs. I used clear disposable cake decorating bags for the mix. After the mix was in the bag, I placed about 20 miniature marshmallows at the top of the bag, and closed it up using a pipe cleaner twisted up to seal it, attaching a tag with the directions. Perfect gift idea.

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blueflagbaking

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Troy, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2012

I followed the recipe and at the end added a little nutmeg and cinnamon. My kids and I thought it was delicious; we also used hazelnut creamer.

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saucy.moma

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2012

Realizing the expense of the ingredients to make a 15 cup batch, I decided to try just one cup first to see if I liked it. Then I realized I had no powdered milk. Oops! Not to worry - I omitted the milk, made as is [sifting all the ingredients together] heated 3/4 cup milk and VIOLA! A perfect cup of cocoa. This is really, really yummy. For one serving I used 1 TBSP plus 2 tsp powdered sugar and 2 tsp each of cocoa and non dairy creamer. I poured the milk over the mix. So, so good. I only wish it wasn't August and I had some candy canes handy. Guess it is time to go to the store and get some starlight mints. I do plan on making this as gifts, but still keeping the powdered milk out and changing the directions to milk instead of water. Thanks Earla

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SkippyMom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 5, 2012

A winter staple of ours.

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Timmons Family

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2012

I was looking for a recipe to replace the Swiss Miss packets that I had been buying. As written the recipe is good, but don't expect it to taste like a boxed store bought hot chocolate. To really make it delicious I added a handful of marshmallows to each cup... yum! Now, I know hot chocolate and marshmallows just kinda of go together, but I never really noticed a difference when I put mm in my swiss miss hot choc. In THIS one the whole drink becomes creamy and just amazing. Worth a try if you are looking for a great homemade recipe.

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schnumvf

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2012

Sorry, but I am a cocoa snob. I found this recipe as it is watery & bland. I added more cocoa powder & a lot more powdered milk as well as creamer to the mix before I was done. I am thankful to the submitter for a starting place. I am working with this recipe to make a hot chocolate recipe that is perfect for me :)

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