Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Mix

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
Yield 1 serving per batch
Test Kitchen Approved
When our children left for college, they each insisted on taking a large container of this cinnamon-y cocoa mix with them to the dorm. For rich results, all they need to do is add hot milk, stir and enjoy! —Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 3/4 cup hot milk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the milk powder, sugar, creamer, cocoa and cinnamon. Add the marshmallows; mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
  2. To prepare 1 serving: Dissolve 3 tablespoons hot chocolate mix in hot milk.

Nutrition Facts

3 tablespoons: 101 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat-free milk.

When our children left for college, they each insisted on taking a large container of this cinnamon-y cocoa mix with them to the dorm. For rich results, all they need to do is add hot milk, stir and enjoy! —Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota
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