Recipe by Jun Tan
Photos by Amy Sheridan
It’s starting to get cold and we can now reasonably justify having a nice hot cup of cocoa before bed. But before you get ahead of yourself we’re going to lay down the law: real gourmands (like you!) do NOT buy the over processed packets of stuff at the stores… they make their own.
This Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is quick, easy and when jarred and tied with a bow, makes a great gift, too.
We suggest you serve it alongside our Pumpkin Pie Recipe with Kabocha Squash and Mascarpone Cheese or this Poached Pear and Hazelnut Tart.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
4-6 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, Dutch-processed, sifted
- 1 1/4 cups non-fat powdered milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- pinch of vanilla powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Directions
Combine all ingredients until well mixed. Transfer into an airtight jar or container.
To make hot cocoa:
4 Tbsp homemade cocoa mix
1 ½ cups boiling milk or water
Mini marshmallows for garnish
***To make your cocoa mix lactose free, substitute non-dairy creamer for powdered milk, and use water, soy milk or almond milk instead of milk.
Happy holidays!
Jun
Thanks a lot for the recipe! I think it is really great
Thank you for trying it! Happy holidays!