hot cocoa mix
* The Aztecs always added chiles to their chocolate. Even a pinch ups the flavor ante quite a bit, and as called for here certainly won't be sensed as "heat." No matter — this is fast, easy and will keep for a year if kept in an airtight container in a cool place.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder dutch process
- 2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 teaspoon fine-grain salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper*, optional
- - hot milk or water to serve
How To Make hot cocoa mix
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Step 1Combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, milk powder, salt, cornstarch and cayenne in a large airtight container. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to combine, and remember to shake prior to every extraction. -
Step 2To serve: Place 2 tablespoons of the mix in a mug and add about 2 fluid ounces hot water or milk. Stir to combine. Fill the mug with more hot water or milk and enjoy.
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Category:
Hot Drinks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Coffee/Tea/Beverage
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