Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
This homemade hot cocoa mix combines powdered sugar, cocoa, and a pinch of salt for a rich, creamy cup. Whisk it into hot milk, then add a splash of vanilla after preparing.
Equipment
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
Hot Cocoa Mix
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 65 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 g fine salt
- 1 g instant espresso powder optional
To Prepare Hot Cocoa
- 1 cup hot milk per serving
- - A splash of vanilla per serving
Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl to remove lumps.
- Add the salt and optional espresso powder. Whisk until evenly combined.
- Spoon the dry mix into a clean, dry jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- To make one mug, heat 1 cup of milk until steaming. Whisk in 25 g (about 3 tablespoons) of cocoa mix until smooth.
- Pour into a mug and stir in a splash of vanilla. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream as desired.
Notes
- The espresso powder deepens the chocolate flavor; leave it out if you prefer.
- Keep the mix tightly covered in a cool, dry cupboard. Use a dry spoon and keep moisture and steam out of the jar.
- The mix makes about 8 cups of cocoa.
- Keep the mix tightly covered in a cool, dry cupboard. Use a dry spoon and keep moisture and steam out of the jar.
- The mix makes about 8 cups of cocoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 49IUCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
