Chocolate-Cherry Coffee Mix

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sugar
• 2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1-1/3 cups powdered nondairy creamer
• 1-1/3 cups instant coffee granules
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 1 envelope (.13 ounces) unsweetened cherry soft cherry soft drink mix
• 6 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
• 6 cups holiday sprinkles, divided

Additional ingredient (for each serving):

• 1 cup hot milk

Instructions:  

In an airtight container, combine sugar, confectioner's sugar, creamer, instant coffee, cocoa, and cherry drink mix.  Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.  

To prepare gifts:

Place 1 cup mix in a 12-inch disposable decorating bag.  Fold corners of bag into the center and roll bag down; secure with transparent tape.  Place bag in a second disposable decorating bag.  Top with 1 cup of marshmallows and one teaspoon of sprinkles.  Gather and twist the top of the bag.  Attach ribbon and gift tag.  Repeat to make 5 more gift bags.  

Yield: 6 gift bags (1 cup/8 servings per bag)

To prepare coffee:

In a mug, dissolve 2 heaping tablespoons mix in hot milk and stir well.  Top with marshmallows and sprinkles. 

Yield one serving