THE BEST Hot Cocoa Jar Mix | Holiday Gift & Pantry Prep

[@lisastewart4364]

I dehydrated mini marshmallows for hot cocoa....omgosh it's a game changer! They stay the same size and are like lucky charms. Looks so yummy!

[@urflow6059]

As I started reading this my mind thought of lucky charms. Did you use a dehydrator or did you do low and slow in the oven?

[@Emeraldwitch30]

Its one of our families favorites to dehydrate. They are great for hot cocoa mix if you can stop snacking on them 😋 We dehydrated the little mini peppermint marshmallows last year. They were really good.

[@aliceserna614]

I found a big bag of lucky charms or like dehydrated marshmallows at Rural King. Grandbabies would love.

[@dorykoszewski3162]

We do the same thing. They last all winter. I use the food save to remove the air and seal them tight and then we just have a jar open all winter for cereal, cocoa or anything the grandkids like them in. It's a gamechanger.

[@carrieclausenhansen6842]

Very close to how I make it but I add some heavy cream powder instead of part of the milk powder to make it a little more rich. Sometimes some teeny dried marshmallows, sometimes chocolate chips instead of white chips. I love to add this mix to a cup of coffee to make a mocha too. Have some grandkids that don't like coffee so don't add it to the mix.

[@jeanettemclaughlin4296]

The individual bags would be perfect for teachers or coworkers with a cute mug, candy cane and a cute tag.

[@ShellyRockiesG]

Rachel... This recipe is A-MAZING!!!! Oh my goodness. We can't thank you enough for sharing this. It is a staple now & it's always on our counter. :)

[@sandys7118]

I had a brain storm on this recipe! You could replace the white chocolate chips with peanut butter chips or chocolate mint chips, butterscotch chips and I think Walmart sells pumpkin chips and a cinnamon chips during the holiday season.

[@charlottalindgren8484]

Or perhaps marshmallows?😋

[@StephieStephers]

Good idea!

[@lesliesnuffer254]

I love how you don’t need to measure anything. My head would blow up if I did that. I’m not good at just looking and dumping, I even slice bread crooked and had to buy a thingy for getting even slices. What a gal!

[@michelesmithkea785]

Okay after watching all your wonderful Christmas cooking and goodies I am moving in with you. 🎄☕️

[@coopie624]

Yummmmm! I make my own, too! I put malted milk powder and Coffee Mate, as well as the other ingredients you use. It is delicious! I’m actually making a huge batch this weekend to give my six grandchildren, along with special mugs for each of them. It’s their “pre” Christmas gift! lol

[@lisabooker6405]

Rachel you totally inspired me with this series and anyone who didn’t enjoy it is a SCROOGE! Hehe I made a wonderful coconut oil sugar scrub. One scented with lavender and one with tangerine. I did a “garden in a pot.” Seeds from Luke at MIGardener, gloves, trowel & spade. I actually had a couple tall ish 6 inch pots and put the goodies in the pots. Turned out super cute. I also made some edible goodies of peanut butter fudge, potato candy, cookies and our family favorite and tradition, crunchy fudge sandwiches. Now I’m going to go make your cocoa mix!!!! It’ll be perfect to add with my sweet treat bundles. I was also plotting on some yummy add ins already too, like maybe a bit of cinnamon or maybe nutmeg, a few of the tiny cocoa marshmallows? Idk but I’ll probably make two batches, one just as you did and one with an add in or two. LOL I always make a new recipe just how the creator did it because I want to experience it just as you do before or if I ever tweak anything. I just really want to say thank you and wish you and Todd and your family a very Merry Christmas! God Bless ~Lisa

[@Camille_Boomer77000]

This gift wouldn't last a night in my house. Hot chocolate is one of our favorite!

[@sandip.7968]

Your cocoa mix looks so delish, I can almost taste it all the way down here in Florida!

[@sheilamesick96]

So glad to see you are feeling better!

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

Have you ever thought of adding a few mini-marshmallows into those single serving sized bags of cocoa? Might be worth a try. Would be extra yummy!!

[@LindaASJ]

My mom always made a huge batch of hot cocoa mix (minus the choc chips) and we drank that from October through March in Iowa

[@pennynickels5216]

Same in ohio

[@lynsmith2698]

Thank you for starting off my day like this. Have a wonderful day.

[@lindaswiat3330]

Can't wait to make this. I Dehydrated some Minnie marshmallows and going to add that to my cocoa mix, I bought mugs with my adult kids with their zodiac sign on the mugs

[@sondrad1839]

I need to try this. I have everything but the dried milk. Chopping up candy canes to add would be good too.

[@ninadavis3989]

Or use the candy canes like spoons to stir the hot chocolate and melt

[@mollymoerdyk1682]

You have such a good heart! Thanks to you and Todd for sharing your garden, farm and home with all of us. Love and peace to you and happy holidays!

[@willow8165]

Nice idea. I'd prefer a jar with instructions though to reduce plastic waste. ☕

[@jennifersiemieniewski3201]

My daughter seen this, we have tried it now we are making it for xmas gifts!!!! 😊❤

[@neild169]

At the end when you said all we need is some snow and with the big smile on your face, you just looked so content with life, it does not get any better than that i guess. Thanks for sharing Rachel hope you and Todd have a lovely xmas, love and hugs from the UK.

[@elizabethhicks9844]

We gift our neighbors with sweet treats like that...they do the same...😍 I'll be making this...my granddaughters love hot choco

[@greenmouseguard]

This sounds so delicious I cant wait too make Thank you Linda from Ct

[@barbarafowler7303]

Thank you for the receipt. I made this ❤️

[@nannygeorginasmith3938]

Yum... looks great. Thanks for sharing 👍😎🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🎄 hot chocolate deliciousness

[@1870s]

So good!

[@stacebuckner2948]

I absolutely love this recipe thank you so so much. Love watching you and your husband on your homestead. I just have to get this out though…..Rachel…Girl…Ya gotta measure DRY ingredients in Dry measure cups and WET ingredients in Liquid measure cups….you’re killing me girl~!~! This is already a household favorite and I am making another batch today. Thank you for a great gift idea and video as always~! HAPPY HOLIDAYS from our tiny homestead to yours~!

[@1870s]

I am definitely a non conformist, lol. Merry Christmas

[@connieatkins7390]

So happy you are feeling better. The mix looks great. Thanks.

[@1870s]

Thanks so much

[@kellieschulte4974]

I use powder vanilla extract instead of white chocolate. Tastes good as well

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Another yummy sweet super cute idea. Love the little packages.

[@1870s]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@loripeer1]

i love your videos .. you are so helpful and humble at the same time. Its a very genuine quality in a person

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks Rachel 5-13-2022♥️

[@Honey-_bee]

Sounds delish Rachel!!

[@lynncobert8305]

Looks very good, will have to try..yummmm

[@Linda-kq8ef]

Thank you for sharing your recipe !!! Merry Christmas !!! ✝️💟

[@1870s]

To you as well Linda

[@jerricastle7061]

Thank you for sharing this. Been on the hunt for a HOT cocoa mix to make my kids.

[@1870s]

Hope you enjoy

[@dianeb7420]

So easy, why buy store bought! Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄☃️🎅🏻🙏💕

[@candacethompson2521]

Thanks, I am going to get all the ingredients and make my hubby some of this. He and the grandkiddos will love it..

[@1870s]

Sounds great!

[@IlaMichaelson]

I make a cold brew with your recipe thank you

[@CelticRootsFarm]

Thanks for the idea. We are looking to put some special gifts together and hot chocolate is a great gift.

[@1870s]

You are so welcome!

[@AnnabelleKerz]

Rachel, your timing is perfect. Thank you!

[@1870s]

So glad!

[@janethutchinson1318]

Could you perhaps put together a play list of recipes for Christmas and gift giving? I had to hunt forever to find this recipe and I know there are other mixes you made for Christmas. Also recall cookies.

[@nicholaceho9679]

I am going to make this for my tomorrow. Thank you for sharing.

[@ameliasonger3758]

I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year's

[@joenperkins2138]

Thanks so much. Hubs will love it. Merry Christmas.

[@GivenChancesFarm]

Thank you for sharing. Never thought about putting chocolate chips in it! Have to remember that the next time I make some!

[@1870s]

It's so good!

[@tonyarueff3230]

Sounds yummy! I've discovered a homemade chai tea latte mix that I am really enjoying. I know the spices aren't for everyone but I am loving it with milk. I will need to give this a try. Where did you find the single serving self stick baggies. Those would work perfectly to give my mix away too.😊

[@urflow6059]

Oh please please share you chai tea atte mix recipe.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Please share!

[@DeborahWade1]

New subscriber here. Binge watching your videos. Came to you through The Kneady Homesteader.

[@1870s]

Awe yeah!! Welcome 🤗 our videos are well maintained in playlist in case you are interested in one topic more than another 🙂

[@crystalolson4497]

Thank u for sharing...i have made ur cakes in jars for Christmas gifts

[@1870s]

Glad you like them!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

There’s nothing better than homemade cocoa on a cold winter day! Thanks for sharing. We love mixing cocoa mix in a cup of hot coffee for a mocha treat. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@GardeningintheNorth]

My son, who is a hot chocolate lover, heard me watching your video and asked if we could make this! I’m now looking for ingredients. Lol. 😀

[@marthawarren3838]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!🕊🎄🎁 🎄🛍 That looks like the very best cocoa mix recipe I have ever seen. Thank You for sharing!

[@1870s]

Thank you! You too!

[@christiansingle1]

Merry Christmas, both you sweeties!

[@1870s]

Same to you!

[@beerbuzz62]

OMG it looks so delicious in the warm on a cold winters night thank you for sharing happy holidays

[@1870s]

Same to you!

[@juliemilliron849]

This sounds so yummy. I will give this a try.

[@1870s]

Hope you enjoy

[@lucillecohon2520]

I've got everything to make these! I even had dehydrated marshmallows to add to the individual packages! Cute idea with a Christmas mug for a gift!

[@1870s]

Sounds great!

[@49lucky]

I can't eat candy so used date sugar dry milk and cocoa powder. delish.

[@audreynanapreps2543]

A little dehydrated peppermint marshmallow would be good!

[@greenmouseguard]

You could put a couple marshmallows in each baggie Linda from Ct

[@shuvanidev]

This looks so good! Thank you Rachel and hope you're feeling better.

[@1870s]

I am!

[@shuvanidev]

@@1870s So glad to hear that. Have a great Christmas!!

[@v.mishrasart43]

Very good

[@patwilliamson4701]

Really like hot cocoa it’s my favorite!

[@dancnluc1]

Sounds yummy! Love hot chocolate! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@1870s]

Same to you!

[@OurSmallFootprint]

My kids can't have dairy, I'm thinking I should try this with some powdered coconut milk! :D

[@1870s]

Sounds good to me

[@nowhining]

If your kids can drink goats milk, Meyenberg sells it in cans and powdered.

[@margiebenson2067]

Thank you for sharing

[@ashtorfarm8866]

Love this idea!!! Can you share your source for the cute little bags?

[@1870s]

I have no idea where I got them. Sorry

[@janetlavoie2441]

Can't wait to try.

[@libbyleatherwood6940]

This looks amazing! I love the idea about the coffee!

[@1870s]

It's so good!

[@annettenepple449]

Where did you find the single serving size bags?❤

[@debbiewilson5739]

That is cool making this

[@fallenangelwi25]

That is so sweet. Merry Christmas y'all 💕

[@susanrobinson408]

Can you share where you purchased those cute little bags? Adorable!! And do you think you could cajole your neighbor for the iced oatmeal cookie recipe? I have wanted one like this for years and can't find it!!

[@dianetucker2711]

Yes please ❣️🥰

[@1870s]

Mine were gifted but I shared a link today on our facebook page.

[@nellieann9661]

Thank you

[@annettewise3622]

Looks yummy.

[@lindagraff2484]

What a great gift idea, where did you get the bags?? Thank you

[@1870s]

I think I found them on Amazon

[@deputywife1114]

Do you have a link for the little baggies you used? If not, do you know what size they are?

[@kitzimmerman9843]

Hope you're feeling better.

[@jchai1343]

Thank you so much Racheal I hope you have a wonderful Xmas ,I’ve so enjoyed your and Tod’s videos always interesting !

[@1870s]

Thank you! You too!

[@pamschonfarber1041]

Where did you find your little bags

[@kirstenneese5530]

If you would vaccuum seal it would it last longer

[@danielafurlan322]

Wow, yummy.... Hope you are feeling better, not sure how your videos get done.

[@1870s]

I am!

[@janeschultz6133]

Where did you get the cute little bags? Looks so yummy!

[@1870s]

2nd hand shop

[@janeschultz6133]

@@1870s very cool!

[@shonie5120]

when using the dry milk powder, can the mixture be added to hot water or is using some kind of milk necessary? Just curious 😊

[@liancabastian6732]

Love this!! Thank you😊😊

[@1870s]

You are so welcome!

[@JenHomesteadingRN]

Just made up another batch!!! Stepdaughter came over and said "oh my...that is awesome!" Guess what she's getting for Christmas??? #nomoreprocessedfoods!!!

[@1870s]

It's so good!

[@unserekleinefarminschweden8899]

Love your recipes😊merry christmas🎄

[@1870s]

Thank you! You too!

[@greenmouseguard]

Rachel Do you have a homemade dry Ranch dressing mix to make at home ? Linda from Ct

[@1870s]

Nope, don't have a recipe for that. We don't use it too often.

[@debbiealtman4572]

Hot chocolate looks delicious

[@mellow_mel1313]

I literally said out loud “ha Rachel they were already bite sized “ 😂😂

[@zebarahman0721]

Can I replace white chocolate chips to chocolate powder

[@deliastanley3921]

Looks like you’re feeling better?! I’ve been thinking about you... 🙏🏽

[@1870s]

I am thank you. Merry Christmas

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Looks delicious🥰

[@1870s]

It was!

[@marychipley3252]

What size were your little bags

[@1wascallywabbit]

I've wanted to make this kind of mix for a long time, just haven't ever gotten around to it. I'm not a tea/coffee drinker, but some cold days just call for something hot to warm ya up from the inside. I tried looked on your Amazon link but didn't see the little baggies you just used for the single serve portions....but did find some by just searching. What size did you use? Thank you in advance

[@georginasalazar1204]

Can you put what’s in the bag in an ornament? Maybe have room for marshmallows ?

[@1870s]

you can try

[@jchai1343]

Just looked up the powdered milk they are out of stock and do not know when it will be back

[@sabrinadrabing595]

❤

[@janiefox3458]

I don't like white chocolate, could I substitute semi-sweet?

[@1870s]

You can do whatever you like just sharing my recipe

[@lindaatkins3481]

I have been looking for dried milk with no success. We’re are you purchasing your dry ingredients.

[@1870s]

We've had the dry milk for a while and store it in the freezer, but almost all our dry ingredients are purchased off Amazon

[@terrisylvester7870]

Where did you get the lil baggies

[@1870s]

Posted a link on our facebook page, mine were gifted.

[@jchai1343]

Could you use chocolate chips rather then the white chocalate chips

[@1870s]

Yes