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Homemade hot chocolate mix is an easy, accessible gift that almost everyone loves. And it's perfect to give that homemade touch even when you're on a tight schedule!

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

oz (2 4 oz bars) 100% cacao baking chocolate

c. Dutch Process Cocoa Powder

c. sugar

cornstarch

tsp salt

cayenne pepper

cinnamon

espresso powder

chocolate chips

candy canes

marshmallows

Break the chocolate bars into coarse chunks, then freeze until hard, about 10 minutes.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chocolate chunks, cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Process until it resembles a smooth powder. (Pro-tip: hold on tight to your food processor. It may kick around a little bit)

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

Combine 1-2 TB of the mix with 1 c of boiling milk. Simmer on the stove for 30 seconds if you prefer it thicker.

To make Hot Chocolate:

Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread - loaded with pineapple and coconut. Seriously delicious! Can make in advance and freeze for later. Mashed bananas, eggs, oil, vanilla, coconut extract, crushed pineapple, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pecans, and coconut. Top the bread with turbinado sugar for a nice crunch. Great for breakfast, brunch, afternoon snack, and holiday gifts! #bread #quickbread #bananabread #breakfast

Hawaiian Banana Nut Bread

eggs (lightly beaten)

bananas

canola oil

Tbsp vanilla extract

tsp coconut extract

(8-oz) can crushed pineapple, drained

all-purpose flour

sugar

tsp baking soda

salt

pecans

coconut

turbinado sugar

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray,

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, bananas, oil, vanilla, coconut extract, and drained pineapple.

Add flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Stir well. Stir in pecans and coconut.

Pour batter into prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle batter with turbinado sugar.

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.

Remove bread from pans and place on wire rack. Cool completely before cutting.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning is easy to make and convenient to keep on hand. Use it for dips and dressings or in any recipe that calls for a packet of ranch seasoning.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

dry buttermilk powder

garlic powder

onion powder

parsley

dill

– 1 ½ teaspoons dried chives

fine sea salt

tarragon

cracked black pepper,

mustard powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk...

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. 

This Friendship Tea Recipe is an instant spiced tea with a fruity flavor thanks to Tang and lemonade mix. Cinnamon and cloves add to the warm flavor.

Friendship Tea Recipe

instant tea

Tang

lemonade drink mix (CountryTime)

cloves

Mix together in a bowl. If you&#39;d like, you can run the mix through a food processor to make it finer, but with powders we use I don&#39;t find it necessary.

Showcase the powder in a mason jar or another airtight container with a tag attached to it labled “Friendship Tea”.

To make a cup of tea, stir 1 tablespoon into 6-8 ounces of hot water. Decorate with cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise if desired.

Easy to Make peppermint white chocolate Christmas candy for homemade holiday gifts.

White Chocolate Peppermint Bites

White Chocolate Candy Wafers

Peppermint Candys

Put your candy canes or little peppermints into...

Put your candy canes or little peppermints into a ziploc bag. Use a rolling pin or meat hammer to crush them. Be sure to place a cutting board underneath so you don't ruin your countertops.

In 30 second intervals, melt the white chocolate...

In 30 second intervals, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe dish. I use a pyrex 4-cup measuring cup.

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