HOT COCOA NIGHT – Make some homemade Hot Cocoa and enjoy a bit of snuggle time.

Found a yummy recipe online at http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/hot-chocolate.shtml

A popular jar mix that is easy enough for children to prepare as Christmas gifts for their teacher, babysitter or grandma.

This recipe also makes a lovely jar gift for your office colleagues or co-workers, neighbors, the paper boy or the superintendent of your apartment building.

Hot Chocolate Jar Mix Recipe

1½ cups skim milk powder
1½ cups white sugar(you can use Splenda)
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
¾ cup non-dairy creamer

To Make this Jar Gift:
Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir well. For a finer mix, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix well.

Store in an air tight container.

Place 2 or 3 tablespoons in a mug and add boiling water.

Attach the label to the jar with white glue, or tie on around the lid with ribbon and a couple of short cinnamon sticks.

Decorate the jar lid with a circle of fabric or lace, tied on with ribbon or raffia.