Drinks

Hot Chocolate by the Mug

This homemade hot chocolate mix makes 15 mugs from pantry staples. Simmer 3 tablespoons in milk or water for about 2 minutes.

Hot chocolate by the mug

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A dry hot chocolate mix of milk powder, sugar and cocoa that keeps for months. Simmer a few spoonfuls in milk or water for a smooth, slightly thick mug.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings15 mugs

Ingredients
  

  • Dry milk powder: 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz / 212 g)
  • Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (4 oz / 115 g)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (2 oz / 57 g)
  • Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fine sieve
  • airtight jar
  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Sift all the ingredients together into a bowl.
  2. Keep the mix in an airtight container.

Notes

Per mug: simmer 3 tablespoons of mix in 8 oz of milk or water over medium-low heat about 2 minutes, until smooth and slightly thickened. Pour into a mug; top with marshmallows or whipped cream. Storage: airtight, cool and dark, up to 12 months; do not freeze the mix; made hot chocolate refrigerated up to 3 days. Safety: contains dry milk powder.