Hot Chocolate Mix for gift giving in a jar or bag

an excellent last-minute gift. Make the powder, present it in a bag, a jar, or within a mug. Provide your recipient with instructions to boil the powdered mix with water when they're ready to have a treat. You can even provide a homemade marshmallow or two!!

3/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate


Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Take the bittersweet chocolate and roughly chop it up to give a chunky but consistent size. Mix well with a wooden spoon and then store in a dry airtight container.
Instructions to make your cocoa on the gift label:

To make the hot chocolate, simply add 1 cup of water per 1/2 cup of hot cocoa mix. Heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a whisk. Heat until hot, but do not boil, about 6 to 7 minutes.