Hot Cocoa Mix
16 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 1 ยฝ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ยฝ cups powdered milk
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat
Method
- In a big bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, powdered milk, and cornstarch. Make sure everything is well combined.
- If you're using optional ingredients like cinnamon or cayenne pepper, add them to the mix now and whisk until well combined.
- Continue mixing with a whisk. You want the mix to be really smooth.
- Take a tiny bit of the mix and taste it. If you think it needs more of something, like sugar or cocoa, add it in.
- Store your finished cocoa mix in an airtight jar or container.
- Take 3 to 4 tablespoons of your cocoa mix and put it in a mug.
- Pour about 1 cup of hot water over the mix in the mug.
- Stir it all together until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired.