Coffee, Cocoa, Tea & More
Besides a quart jar with lids, you will need a large rubber band. A piece of material 8x8 square. Ribbon to decorate. After filling the jars, place the material on the lid and put the rubber band around it to secure it in place. Tie with decorative ribbon and tie the recipe card to the ribbon for the directions on how to bake the ingredients. If you have a printer, print out the tag onto a colorful piece of paper or onto adhesive paper.
When putting in the ingredients, make sure to pack them down tightly. If you have loose ingredients like nuts, M&M, raisins...etc. make sure they are the next ingredient on top of packed brown sugar. If the next layer is to be white sugar or flour, the white sugar or flour will seep through the nuts, M&M...etc some what.
Also when using coco, wipe inside of jar before adding another ingredient to keep jar looking nice.
Many people ask about the shelf life of these mixes. If stored in a cool, dry and dark place, your gift can last for up to 6 months, as long as all of the ingredients used to make it were fresh! Make sure your baking powder and baking soda aren't going to expire anytime soon. If the mix contains nuts, they should be used within 3 months
Have fun and give the filled jar to a friend!
Email me anytime if you need any help or something personalized
Alta
Enjoy and have fun.
Alta
HOT CINNAMON COCOA MIX IN A JAR
CAFE AU LAIT COFFEE MIX
CAFE VIENNA COFFEE MIX
CAPPUCCINO MIX IN A JAR
ORANGE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE MIX
SWISS MOCHA COFFEE MIX
TOFFEE COFFEE MIX
VANILLA ALMOND COFFEE
HOT COCOA MIX
ORANGE CAPPUCCINO MIX
SPICED TEA MIX
Hot Chocolate Mix
Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
White Hot Chocolate Mix
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
Have ready 8 (1-pint) jars.
10 1/2 C. non-fat dry milk
4 C. confectioners' sugar
2 (8 oz.) jars Amaretto flavored non-dairy powdered creamer
3 1/2 C. Nestle's Quik
2 3/4 C. non-dairy powdered creamer
1/2 tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients and divide among the jars. Yields approximately 8 pint size gift jars.
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Amaretto Cocoa
Combine 3 heaping tablespoons of cocoa mix into 1 cup hot water or milk.
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HOT CINNAMON COCOA MIX IN A JAR
2 C. sugar
4 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened
chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 T. instant coffee powder (optional)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Process all ingredients in a food processor until chocolate is finely ground. Pour into a nice jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Type or print neatly the cooking directions on a small card, punch a hole in the corner, and attach with a ribbon to the jar.
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HOT CINNAMON COCOA
Directions for 2 servings
Stir 1/4 cup mix and 2 tablespoons hot water in a medium-size saucepan until blended. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups milk. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.
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CAFE AU LAIT COFFEE MIX
1 1/2 C. nondairy creamer
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 C. instant coffee
Dash of salt
For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar.
* You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee.
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive glass jar with a lid.
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Cafe Au Lait Coffee
Mix 1/3 cup mix with 2/3 cup boiling water for individual servings
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CAFE VIENNA COFFEE MIX
1 1/3 C. granulated sugar
1 C. instant coffee
1 1/3 C. nonfat dry milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar.
* You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee.
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive glass jar with a lid.
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Cafe Vienna Coffee
In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of mix with 6 ounces of hot water.
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CAPPUCCINO MIX IN A JAR
Makes two 12-ounce jars
1 C. powdered non-dairy creamer
1 C. powdered chocolate drink mix
2/3 C. instant coffee granules
1/2 C. granulated sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Have ready 2 (12-ounce) canning jars. Put the instant coffee into a food processor, and process to a fine powder. If you don't have a food processor, put it into a large plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin.
In a large bowl, combine creamer, chocolate mix, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir together until well mixed. Spoon into the jars.
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CAPPUCCINO
Mix 3 tablespoons of powder with 6 fluid ounces hot water.
Makes 16 servings
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ORANGE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE MIX
1 C. instant coffee*
1 1/2 C. granulated sugar
2 C. nonfat dry milk
1 tsp. dry orange peel
For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar.
* You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee.
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive glass jar with a lid.
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Orange Cappuccino Coffee
Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons mix with 1 cup boiling water for individual servings.
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SWISS MOCHA COFFEE MIX
1 C. instant coffee
1 C. granulated sugar
2 C. nonfat dry milk powder
4 tsp. cocoa powder
For Sugar Twin, use 10 teaspoons for 1 cup of sugar.
* You can also use decaffeinated instant coffee.
Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until powder consistency. Put mixture into an attractive glass jar with a lid. To give as a gift, include a gift card with the following instruction:
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Swiss Mocha Coffee
In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of mix with 6 ounces of water
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TOFFEE COFFEE MIX
2/3 C. instant coffee
1 C. non-dairy creamer
1 C. brown sugar
Combine all ingredients well in a large bowl. Place in airtight jars.
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TOFFEE COFFEE MIX
Place 2 to 3 teaspoons of mix in a mug and add boiling water.
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VANILLA ALMOND COFFEE
1 (1 oz.) bottle pure vanilla extract
1 (1 oz.) bottle pure almond extract
1 lb. ground coffee, regular or decaffeinated
Add extracts to coffee. Shake to blend thoroughly. Put into an attractive glass canister with a tight-fitting lid.
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VANILLA ALMOND COFFEE
Use as you would regular ground coffee
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*HOT COCOA MIX*
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup non-dairy cream powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 3/4 cups instant nonfat milk powder
1 cup miniature marshmallows, if desired
In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, non-dairy cream powder, and salt. Stir in milk powder and marshmallows. Pour into a 4 cup container with a tight fitting lid. Seal container. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes about 4 cups.
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Hot Cocoa Mix
Stir 3 to 4 Tbsp. mix into 1 cup hot water.
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ORANGE CAPPUCCINO MIX
1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup powdered or freeze-dried instant coffee {dry}
1 tsp. dried orange peel
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Place all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend on high speed 30 seconds, stopping blender after 15 seconds to stir, or process 5 to 10 seconds until well mixed. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 6 months.
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ORANGE CAPPUCCINO MIX
Makes about 24 {1 cup} servings.
Instructions:
For one serving, place 2 tablespoons mix in cup or mug and add 2/3 cup boiling water. For 6 servings, place 1/4 cup mix in heatproof container and add 4 cups boiling water.
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SPICED TEA MIX
1/2 cup orange-flavor instant breakfast drink {dry}
1/2 cup instant tea
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemonade flavor drink mix
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Mix all ingredients. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 6 months.
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SPICED TEA MIX
Makes about 24 {1 cup mix} servings}
For one serving:
Place 2 to 3 teaspoons mix in cup or mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water.
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Hot Chocolate Mix
One is never too old to enjoy hot chocolate, and this is a special way to share it with a friend.
3 cups powdered milk
1/2 cup cocoa
3/4 cup sugar
Dash of salt
Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Pack the mix into an airtight container.
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Hot Chocolate
Serves 1
4 tablespoons Hot Chocolate Mix
8 ounces boiling water
Marshmallows or whipped cream
Place the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug. Pour in the boiling water. Stir until the Chocolate mix is dissolved. Garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream.
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Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
This spicy cider tastes delicious after winter sports, so here's just the gift for a hostess on a ski vacation.
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp. crushed whole cloves
2 Tbsp. whole allspice
In a small bowl, stir the cranberries and spices together. Store in an airtight container.
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Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
Serves 12 to 14
2 quarts apple cider
1 quart water
1 package Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
2 oranges, sliced
In a large saucepan combine the cider, water, and Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix. Heat through but do not boil. Add most of the orange slices. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.
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White Hot Chocolate Mix
A great idea for a major chocoholic.
1 tsp. vanilla powder
1 tsp. dried orange peel
1/2 cup grated white chocolate or white chocolate chips
Combine and blend the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
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White Hot Chocolate
Serves 2
1 and 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup White Hot Chocolate Mix
In a small saucepan, heat the milk until bubbles form around the outside.
Add the White Hot Chocolate Mix and whisk until the chocolate is melted.
Continue to whisk until the mixture is hot.
Wondering where to get powdered vanilla? The Great American Spice Company has it! I am not sure at this time if the less expensive Vanilla Sugar is acceptable, but they have both Vanilla Sugar and Vanilla Powder.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix
1/3 cup light brown sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. powdered vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa
2 1/2 cups powdered milk
Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Serves 6
3 cups water
Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix (to taste)
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Heat the water to boiling and add the Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix. Stir with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. For a frothier hot chocolate, mix in a blender.
