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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
An easy homemade hot chocolate mix that makes the most decadent hot cocoa!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 servings (3 cups)
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 5 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until ground to a powder, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 months.
- To Make Hot Chocolate: Heat 1 cup of milk (whole, 2% or 1%) in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam and bubbles appear around the edge of the saucepan. Add ¼ cup of the hot chocolate mix and continue to heat, whisking constantly, until simmering, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Pour into a mug and serve.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
- Ingredients/Equipment: Dry milk powder / cocoa powder / unsweetened chocolate / food processor
- Substitutes and Mix-Ins: See the post above for details about substitutions and flavor additions.
- Storage: The hot chocolate mix can be stored in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 3 months.
- Recipe from Cook's Illustrated.
Nutrition Information
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (3 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.