Recipes

Hot And Cold Cocoa
We all love the image of our youngsters gathered around the table in front of big mugs of hot cocoa with whispers of steam dancing before their joyful faces. But, c’mon. We all know it doesn’t work that way. They complain that it’s too hot, then try to sip out of spoons, which of course spills all over their laps, causing them to jump down from the table and run away crying. This is not the spirit of the season that we want to encourage. Go ahead and make the hot cocoa, but for an extra treat (and to prevent any guilt about burning your child’s groin) put a big scoop of peppermint, French vanilla, or chocolate ice cream on top.

Hot Cocoa Mix
We love to give away gifts of hot cocoa mix. It makes great presents in glass jars with handmade tags and festive ribbons. In our vegan family, most of us prefer to just heat up some rich chocolate soymilk for hot cocoa. It tastes delicious and is much healthier. However, no one wants to receive a gift of festive ribbon tied around a carton of soymilk so here is our family’s gift version. Mix it up and give it away!

* 2 lbs. dry milk
* 6 oz. powdered non-dairy creamer
* 1 lb. 14 oz. box powdered chocolate milk mix
* 1 lb. powdered sugar
* 1 Tsp. cinnamon