The Best Dyi Creamy Hot Coca Mix Food

CREAMY HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Combine the cocoa and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add a dash of salt and the boiling water. Bring the mixture to a slow boil, stirring continuously.
• Once boiling, turn down to a simmer and stir continually for 2 minutes.
• Stir in milk and heat until very hot, but not boiling!
• Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs.
• Add the half & half to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.
• Top with whipped cream if desired!

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.

PERFECT HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups whole or low-fat milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 to 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in a bowl, then whisk into the milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the chocolate melts and the cocoa is thick, about 2 minutes. Divide among 4 mugs and garnish each with homemade marshmallows (see below) or whipped cream.

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!

BEST HOT COCOA EVER! AND REAL WHIPPED CREAM!

Steps:

• ***DO NOT TURN ON FIRE UNTIL IT SAYS SO***.
• Put 2 tablespoons chocolate chips plus 1/2 tsp sugar into a small saucepan.
• Pour the milk into a 2-cup measuring cup until it reaches the 1 1/2 cup line.
• Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan.
• Add vanilla extract.
• Put the pan on the stove and turn heat to medium.
• Stir slowly (important!) with a wooden spoon as the milk heats up. the chocolate chips will slowly begin to melt. (It takes about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature. keep stirring constantly and be patient, DO NOT LET IT BOIL!).
• It will be brown all the way through and the chips will be melted and milk hot when it is ready.
• When it's ready take the cocoa off the stove and slowly pour it into 1 or 2 mugs.
• Serve plain, or with a little whipped cream (recipe follows) or cinnamon on top.
• ***WHIPPED CREAM***.
• Get out large bowl and a whisk.
• Put the cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat strongly but not too fast with a whisk. It's best to take turns with someone, so your arms won't get tired.
• When it gets nice and puffy but is still soft, it's ready.
• It can keep in a covered container in the refrigerator, it keeps up to 2 days. but the sooner you use it, the better.

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!

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.