Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Food

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine dry milk powder, powdered sugar, creamer, and cocoa.
• Store in airtight container.
• For each serving, place 1/3 cup of the mix in a mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water.
• NOTES : Mocha Mix: Prepare as above, except stir 1/2 cup instant coffee crystals into mix.

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Simply stir together and store.
• If desired, the mixture can be put in the blender for a few minutes.
• This won't change the taste any, but will make it look prettier.
• To serve, add about 6 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup hot water, or to taste.

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!

HAZELNUT HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• PLACE all ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk until evenly blended. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature until ready to use or package. Makes about 2 cups mix.
• Recipe to attach:
• Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of cocoa mix into mug. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir well.
• *Paired with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® ULTIMATES™ Chocolate Pecan Deluxe Cookie Dough

CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve and the milk is steaming; do not boil.
• Whisk in half of the chopped chocolate until melted, then whisk in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.

HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly. In a small pot, heat 4 to 6 cups of water.
• Fill your mug half full with the mixture and pour in hot water. Stir to combine. Seal the rest in an airtight container, keeps indefinitely in the pantry. This also works great with warm milk.

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.

HOT COCOA AND HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Take the bittersweet chocolate and roughly chop it up to give a chunky but consistent size. Mix well with a wooden spoon and then store in a dry airtight container. To make the hot chocolate, simply add 1 cup of water per 1/2 cup of hot cocoa mix. Heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a whisk. Heat until hot, but do not boil, about 6 to 7 minutes. Serve with marshmallows.
• In a medium sized saucepan soak the gelatin in the cold water. After the gelatin has softened, approximately 10 minutes, add the regular sugar and then gently dissolve over low heat, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks and then fold in the sifted confectioners' sugar. While the mixer is on low, slowly pour in the cooled gelatin mixture. Increase the speed and beat until white and thick. The volume should double in size and should form between soft and firm peaks.
• Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with high sides with foil, grease slightly with butter, and coat with confectioners' sugar. Alternatively, you can use a baking sheet, but the marshmallows will not be as tall. Pour marshmallow mixture in and top with more sifted confectioners' sugar. Leave out overnight or for at least 3 hours to set. The marshmallow should be light and spongy when set.
• Loosen marshmallow from edges of tray and invert onto a large cutting board. Peel off foil and use a large knife to cut the marshmallows into cubes. Dredge each piece in confectioners' sugar.

HOMEMADE HOT COCOA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Whisk until frothy. If desired, garnish with marshmallows, cream or cinnamon sticks.

HOMEMADE HOT COCOA (PENZEYS RECIPE)

Steps:

• Combine milk, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla in saucepan.
• Whisk or stir quickly to dissolve cocoa into milk.
• Warm over med-low heat till steaming, stirring frequently.
• Pour into mugs, top with mini-marshmallows, and use cinnamon sticks to stir.

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

Steps:

• Combine the cocoa, sugar, and water in a small saucepan, and whisk until smooth.
• Place over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Simmer, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring often, until steam rises and mixture is hot.
• Do not boil.
• Stir in the vanilla.
• Pour into mugs and serve at once.