Ingredients for Hot Cocoa Mix And Variations
- Unsweetened Cocoa
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Semisweet Chocolate
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Whipped Cream
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How to Make Hot Cocoa Mix And Variations
- Combine 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
- Process until the mixture is almost a smooth powder, taking care not to over-process.
- You should have approximately 3 ½ cups of cocoa mix.
- **Variations:**
- **Mocha:** Add ⅓ cup instant coffee powder or granules to the cocoa mix before processing.
- **Mexican Spice:** Add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste) to the cocoa mix before processing.
- **Vanilla:** Add the seeds of ½ vanilla bean to the cocoa mix before processing.
- **To Make Hot Cocoa:**
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together 3 tablespoons of cocoa mix and 1 cup of milk.
- Microwave on high for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until heated through and steaming, stirring once halfway through. Adjust time as needed for your microwave.
- Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
56g
Fat
18g
Carbs
6g
