Best Ever Hot Cocoa Mix Recipes

THE VERY BEST HOT COCOA MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, both cocoa powders, powdered milk, vanilla, salt and cornstarch until combined.
• Transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Layer with chocolate chunks and marshmallows.
• Store at room temperature indefinitely.
• To make the cocoa:
• Whisk 2 1/2 heaping tablespoons cocoa mix with 1 cup hot water or steamed milk until dissolved.
• Serve immediately.

THE BEST HOMEMADE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Measure out non-fat dry milk, then sift or crush until smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Sift together; mix well.
• Mix 1/3 cup of mix with 1 cup of boiling water to make the perfect cup of hot cocoa!

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 6 months.
• To make a mug of hot chocolate: combine 1/2 cup mix with 3/4 cup of hot water or milk in a mug, stir well until frothy and well-combined.

CREAMY HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings.
• For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.

BEST EVER HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in large bowl.
• Working in two batches, pulse ingredients in food processor until chocolate is finely ground.
• Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.
• Too make hot cocoa, stir 1/3 cup of the mix into 1 cup of hot (not boiling) milk.
• Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows and a little chocolate powder. I sometimes use cinnamon or nutmeg powder, instead. A little brandy and a crackling fire make for a real treat!

HOMEMADE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Mix well.
• Pour 1/3 of the mixture into a blender with a lid and blend well. Pour into a quart jar with lid.
• Blend remaining 2/3 powder in batches until all blended.
• Blending is not required but if you do not blend, you'll get clumps. Blending it ensures an even mixture and no clumps.
• When ready to enjoy, add 1/3 cup of hot cocoa powder to 8 ounces of boiling water.
• The cooler the hot cocoa gets, the thicker your hot chocolate will be!

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt, and whisk to combine well. Store the mixture in an airtight container.
• For individual servings, pour 1 cup whole milk into a microwave-safe mug, and microwave on high just until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa mix, and stir to dissolve. For a larger batch of cocoa, warm the milk in a saucepan set over medium-low heat, taking care not to let the milk boil; as it warms, stir in 2 tablespoons of mix for each cup of milk.