Skip all those pre-packaged mixes, and create your own gourmet hot chocolate mix. Store in a dry sealed container, and it is ready when you are. Mix together the following ingredients:

1 cup of fat free dry milk
3/4 cup of light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa.

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Now are you ready for a cup?

Whisk together 2-3 tablespoons of the mix with 1 cup of cold milk.
Microwave on High for 1 minute. Now you have your own homemade gourmet hot chocolate.

IRISH CREAM:
Want to add some additional flavors?.. try adding 1/2 teaspoon of honey and a dash of Irish whiskey to milk, and top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

MOCHA
Fill your cup with coffee instead of milk.

VANILLA ALMOND
Add a dash of vanilla extract and Amaretto to milk.

I personally like it plain with a dab of whipped cream. Try this for yourself, and why not enjoy some gourmet cookies with it? www.my-pampered-kitchen.com/gourmetcookies.html