Double Chocolate Cocoa Mix In A Quart Jar Recipe

Delight your loved ones (and yourself!) with this nostalgic Double Chocolate Cocoa Mix, perfect for gifting or enjoying cozy winter nights. This recipe, adapted from a cherished 1987 newspaper clipping and perfected over the years, creates a delicious, customizable cocoa mix ready in minutes. Simply add boiling water, stir, and top with marshmallows for a rich, decadent treat! Make a batch for the holidays or keep one on hand for yourself!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1592.7 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Double Chocolate Cocoa Mix In A Quart Jar

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How to Make Double Chocolate Cocoa Mix In A Quart Jar

  1. **Prepare the Jar:** Clean and dry a quart-sized jar with a wide mouth.
  2. **Layer the Ingredients:** Add ingredients to the jar in this order:
  3. **Layer 1: Coffee Creamer:** 1/2 cup Coffee Creamer (any flavor)
  4. **Layer 2: Powdered Sugar:** 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  5. **Layer 3: Flavored Drink Mix:** 1/2 cup Chocolate Flavored Drink Mix (such as Nesquik)
  6. **Layer 4: Dry Milk:** 1/2 cup Dry Milk Powder
  7. **Layer 5: Chocolate Chips:** 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  8. **Layer 6: Marshmallows:** Place 1 cup mini marshmallows in a separate small zip-top bag. Place the bag on top of the chocolate chips.
  9. **Seal the Jar:** Securely close the jar with a lid. Attach a gift tag with instructions (see below) if gifting.
  10. **To Make Cocoa:** Set aside the bag of marshmallows.
  11. **Empty the Mix:** Empty the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl.
  12. **Blend Well:** Whisk the cocoa mix thoroughly until well combined.
  13. **Return to Jar (Optional):** You can put the mixed cocoa back into the jar (this step isn't essential)
  14. **Prepare a Serving:** Add 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix to a mug.
  15. **Add Boiling Water:** Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the mug.
  16. **Stir and Enjoy:** Stir until the mixture is completely dissolved and creamy. Top with the reserved marshmallows.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

921g

Fat

192g

Carbs

85g