Hot Chocolate Mix (Beverage)

From "Make-A-Mix" by Karine Eliason, Nevada Harward & Madeline Westover

25.6 oz. pkg. instant nonfat dry milk (10&2/3c.)
6 oz. jar powdered non-dairy creamer
2c. powdered sugar
6 oz. can instant chocolate drink mix
OR
substitute 2c. unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate drink mix & increase sugar to 4c.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.  Mix well.  Put in a large airtight container.  Label with date and contents.  Store in a cool, dry place.  Use within 6 months.  Makes about 17c. hot chocolate mix.

To make hot chocolate:  Add 3T. hot chocolate mix to 1c. hot water.  Stir to dissolve.

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Peanut Butter (Chocolate Chip) Cookies

1/2c. butter or margarine
1/2c. peanut butter
1c. sugar
1/4c. brown sugar
1 beaten egg
1&1/4c. flour
3/4t. baking soda
1/2t. baking powder
1/4t. salt
1c. chocolate chips (if making peanut butter chocolate chip cookies)

Cream butter and peanut butter together in a large mixing bowl.  Add sugars and cream together.  Add egg and mix well.  Stir in baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour.  Mix well.  Form balls the size of walnuts and place on greased cookie sheet.  Make a criss-cross pattern with a fork.  Bake at 375℉ for 10-12 min.  Makes 4 dozen cookies.

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Lemon Frosting

2&3/4c. powdered sugar
1/2t. salt
1 egg
1T. light corn syrup
1/2c. shortening or margarine
1t. vanilla
2T. lemon juice
1T. grated lemon peel

Mix powdered sugar, salt, and egg in a mixing bowl.  Blend in syrup.  Stir in shortening, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon peel, mixing until smooth and creamy.  Add more sugar to thicken or water to thin frosting, if needed, until of spreading consistency.

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Caramel Frosting

1c. brown sugar
4T. cream (i.e. whipped cream, evaporated milk, half-and-half)
1T. water
1T. butter
2-4c. powdered sugar

Combine brown sugar, cream, water, and butter in a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat until it just barely comes to a boil, stirring constantly.  As soon as it comes to a boil, remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar until desired consistency.

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Peanut Butter Frosting

2c. powdered sugar
1/3c. evaporated milk
1/4c. butter
2/3c. peanut butter

Place sugar in a small bowl.  Add remaining ingredients and beat slowly with an electric mixer until well-blended.  Increase mixer speed to high and continue whipping until frosting is light and creamy.  Makes enough frosting for 2 dozen cupcakes.

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