Nov. 4, 2008 - Tightwad Tuesday & Coffee Mixes and Gifts in a Jar
I wanted to share some wonderful coffee recipes with you, along with some "gifts in a jar" recipes. With the continuing cost of rising prices, giving homemade gifts is a wonderful way to go. It's cheaper on your budget, yet provides a lovely, thoughtful gift.
Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Mix
1-1/2 c. dry milk
3-4 T. creamer
5 T. cocoa
4 packets sweet-n-low (or other sweetener)
Mix and store in airtight container. Use 3 T. to 1 c. boiling water.
Hot Chocolate Mix
½ c. cocoa
¾ c. sugar
3 c. dry milk
dash of salt
Store in an airtight container. Add 4 T. to 8 oz. boiling water. Top with marshmallows.
1 c. cocoa mix
¾ c. instant coffee
Combine and store in an airtight container.
To give as a gift, add this:
1-1/2 T. coffee continental mix
6 oz. boiling water
whipped cream, optional
Place coffee continental mix in mug and add boiling water. Top with whipped cream.
1 c. non-dairy creamer
1 c. chocolate-flavored drink mix (can use either recipe at the top)
¾ c. instant coffee
½ c. sugar (I add 3-4 packets of sweet-n-low to keep it sugar-free.)
½ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. ground nutmeg
Combine in an airtight container. (When using as a gift, I layer the items without mixing because it makes a really pretty gift when still layered.)
Cappuccino
2 T. Cappuccino mix
6 oz. boiling water
whipped cream and shaved chocolate (optional)
Place cappuccino mix in mug. Add boiling water. Stir. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. (Can also add a bit of cinnamon to whipped cream.)
Toffee Coffee Mix
2/3 c. instant coffee
1 c. dry creamer
½ c. dry milk
¼ c. cocoa powder
1 c. brown sugar, packed
Mix and blend in blender to a fine powder. Use 2 rounded t. per cup of boiling water.
Swiss Mocha Coffee
½ c. instant coffee
1 c. sugar
1 c. dry milk
¼ c. dry creamer
¼ c. unsweetened cocoa
¼ c. vanilla instant pudding
Combine and store in an airtight container. Use 3-4 T. per cup of boiling water.
White Hot Chocolate
3 c. half and half, divided
2/3 c. white chocolate chips
1 cinnamon stick
1/8 t. nutmeg
1 t. vanilla
¼ t. almond extract
In saucepan, combine ¼ c. of the half and half, white chocolate, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg. Stir over low heat until chips are melted. Discard cinnamon stick. Add remaining half and half. Stir until heated through. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and almond extract. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Comments
Nov. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
I love mixes and am planning on using them for gifts this year. I hope to get started soon. I love the ones you have listed and cannot wait to try them.
Nov. 4, 2008 - Great ideas!
Posted by Anonymous
I will be using some of these for our gift baskets this year. Thanks for sharing!
Toni
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Nov. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
Warm and yummy treats this time of year is soooooo nice. [0=
Did you know there is Make a Mix AND More Make a Mix Cookbooks ? I have used both of mine for years. I am with you on loving them !
Blessings and ((HUGS))
In Him<><
-Mary
Nov. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Erika Pioneer Homemaker
They all look yummy. We don't drink coffee but the hot coco recipe looked really good.
Erika
