Instant Cocoa Mix Recipes

HOT COCOA: RELOADED

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300ºF. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Spread milk powder in a thin, even layer the prepared sheet pan and bake until golden brown and crumbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Odds are good the milk powder will be stuck together in lumps and if that's the case, simply pulse it in a food processor a few times. (Toasting the milk powder is technically optional but personally, I think the flavor is worth it.)
• Transfer the toasted and cooled milk powder to an airtight plastic container and add the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, fine salt, and cayenne, if using. Cover and shake to thoroughly combine. Tightly sealed, the powder will keep nearly indefinitely in the pantry.
• For one serving, heat 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces or 175 ml) of water to a boil, then remove from the heat. Spoon 1/4 cup of the cocoa mix into a heavy mug and whisk in 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 60 ml) of the water to create a paste. Slowly whisk in the remaining hot water. Let sit about 30 seconds because otherwise you'll scald your face while attempting to chug the deliciousness.

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings.
• For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.

HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until well blended.
• Spoon into Mason jars or a glass container.
• Use 3 Tablespoons hot cocoa mix to 1 cup hot water or milk.
• If you want a peppermint hot cocoa, add 1 teaspoon mint extract (or to taste) to hot chocolate. Top with optional whipped cream and/or marshmallows, or add a splash of heavy cream to your mug.

INSTANT HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a very large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
• Store cocoa mix in air tight containers.
• To make cocoa: In a mug, combine 1/2 cup mix with 9 oz.
• of boiling water and stir.

MAKE YOUR OWN INSTANT COCOA MIX - HOMEMADE SUBSTITUTE

Steps:

• Sift all ingredients together 3 times.
• Place in a tightly covered container and store in a cool place.
• Combine 1/3 cup mix with about 1 cup hot water to make one serving, or 1&1/3 cup of mix with 1 quart hot water to serve four.

INSTANT HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
• To make, fill cup 1/4 to 1/2 full with mix and pour in hot water or warm milk.

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In an airtight container, combine all ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 13 cups mix (about 41 servings). , To prepare: Dissolve 4-5 tablespoons mix with 1 cup boiling water; stir well. , For spiced cocoa: Add 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix. , For mocha cocoa: Add 1/4 cup instant coffee granules to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix.