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Easy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Homemade hot cocoa mix combines sugar, cocoa, nonfat dry milk, and salt for a smooth, easy-to-store mix. Whisk 1/3 cup into boiling water for a hot, creamy serving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mix
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
For the serving
  • 16 cup water for serving

Method
 

Mix the cocoa
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, dry milk powder, and salt until evenly combined, breaking up any lumps.
  2. Transfer the mix to an airtight container.
  3. Store at room temperature.
Prepare a serving
  1. For each serving, bring 1 cup of the water to a boil.
  2. Whisk 1/3 cup cocoa mix into the boiling water until dissolved.
  3. Serve hot.

Notes

Break up any cocoa lumps before storing for a smoother mix. Store the dry mix airtight at room temperature; prepared cocoa keeps refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be frozen, though freezing is unnecessary. For a dairy-free version, replace the nonfat dry milk powder with a suitable powdered dairy-free milk alternative.