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hot cocoa mix

falam14414 avatar
Recipe by
Fred Alam
@falam14414
Rochester, NY

* The Aztecs always added chiles to their chocolate. Even a pinch ups the flavor ante quite a bit, and as called for here certainly won't be sensed as "heat." No matter — this is fast, easy and will keep for a year if kept in an airtight container in a cool place.

prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For hot cocoa mix

  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 c
    unsweetened cocoa powder dutch process
  • 2 1/2 c
    nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 tsp
    fine-grain salt
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 pinch
    ground cayenne pepper*, optional
  • hot milk or water to serve

How To Make hot cocoa mix

  • 1
    Combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, milk powder, salt, cornstarch and cayenne in a large airtight container. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to combine, and remember to shake prior to every extraction.
  • 2
    To serve: Place 2 tablespoons of the mix in a mug and add about 2 fluid ounces hot water or milk. Stir to combine. Fill the mug with more hot water or milk and enjoy.
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