The Best Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Food

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.

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.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift the confectioner's sugar, then the unsweetened cocoa, to get rid of any lumps.
• Stir in the powdered milk, and whisk well until everything is combined.
• Add mini marshmallows to the container, if desired. This can be kept in the pantry for 6 months.

4 INGREDIENT HOMEMADE HOT COCOA MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until mixed thoroughly with no visible milk powder left.
• Store in a container with a 1/4 cup scoop for up to a year.

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 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.

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.

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!

THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Place milk and half-and-half in a saucepan and heat to a simmer over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon. A few teaspoons at a time, stir the hot milk into the cocoa mixture to make a smooth paste. Scrape the cocoa mixture into the saucepan with the milk and simmer 2 minutes; do not let it boil. Stir in the vanilla and keep warm in a thermos.
• Pour into small serving cups and place 4 mini-marshmallows on each serving or spritz them with whipped cream. Serve immediately.
• Make the marshmallows: Combine the water, the corn syrup, and the sugar in a saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil and boil to "soft-ball" stage, or about 235 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Sprinkle the gelatin over the 2 tablespoons water and let sponge.
• When the syrup reaches 235 degrees F, remove it from the heat, add the gelatin, and mix. Pour the syrup into the whipped egg whites. Add the vanilla and continue whipping until stiff.
• Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper then sprinkle it with powdered sugar. Pour the marshmallow onto the pan and spread it out. Let cool about 2 hours then with a pair of scissors dipped in cornstarch, cut out football shapes.

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.

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 COCOA MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until well blended.
• Spoon into Mason jars or a glass container.
• Use 3 Tablespoons hot cocoa mix to 1 cup hot water or milk.
• If you want a peppermint hot cocoa, add 1 teaspoon mint extract (or to taste) to hot chocolate. Top with optional whipped cream and/or marshmallows, or add a splash of heavy cream to your mug.