The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix aka Hot Cocoa Mix

Make delicious mugs of hot chocolate at home with this homemade hot chocolate mix. Made with real grated chocolate in the cocoa mix this is thick, creamy and delicious. Use it as a base for making hot chocolate drinks in winter as well as frozen chocolate drinks in summer.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: basic, basic recipe, chocolate, cocoa mix, Drinks, Milkshake, winter

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Veena Azmanov

Cost: $10

Equipment

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate Mix

250 grams Confectioner sugar
100 grams Cocoa powder
65 grams Grated semi sweet chocolate I use 60%
2 tbsp Cornstarch
1 tbsp Spice powder Optional
1 cup Milk Powder

Metric - US customary

Instructions

PREPARE HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

Grate the chocolate with a fine grater or use a food processor.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Use a whisk to make sure the powders are mix well.
Store it in an airtight container – I prefer to use a glass jar.
This will store in the pantry for up to 2 months

FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DRINK

As a guide use 2 tbsp of the chocolate mix for each cup of milk (dairy or almond milk)
Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan or microwave-safe mug.
Add powder to the milk – stir well to dissolve
Return the mixture back to microwave and heat for 30 seconds more
This activates the cornstarch in the chocolate mix and makes the hot chocolate thick and creamy.
Top with grated chocolate or Marshmallows.

FOR A BIG BATCH OF HOT CHOCOLATE

Warm 4 cups of milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
Let come to a boil
Then add 1/2 cup chocolate mix and stir on low until dissolved.
Continue to stir on low until the hot chocolate becomes thick and creamy.
Remove from heat – adjust consistency – add more milk if it is too thick.
Pour into serving cups with more grated chocolate or marshmallows.

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