Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar Or powdered sugar for faster dissolving in hot liquid / 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar or 3 3/4 cups (450g) powdered sugar. You are looking for a fine...
- 2 cups Non-fat dry milk powder Adds creaminess
- 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred for smoother flavor
- 2 tsp Cornstarch Optional, helps thicken the drink
- 1 tsp Fine sea salt Enhances chocolate flavor
- 1/2 cup Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Optional, for extra richness
Instructions
- Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large mixing bowl.
- Sift the sugar, dry milk powder, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt into the bowl to remove any lumps.
- Whisk the ingredients gently but thoroughly until the mixture is uniform in color.
- If using, stir in the mini chocolate chips or mini marshmallows.
- Transfer the mix into an airtight container or distribute into Mason jars for gifting.
- To serve: Stir 1/3 cup of the mix into 1 cup of hot water or hot milk. Mix well until dissolved and creamy.