Keyword dry milk powder cocoa, gift in a jar, hot chocolate mix, hot cocoa mix
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 minutesminutes
Total Time 12 minutesminutes
Servings 15mugs
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.
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
Directions
Sift all the ingredients together into a bowl.
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.