In the spirit of the upcoming Winter months and Christmas, I thought it would be nice to post a recipe for a Hot Cocoa mix that can be stored and used when the weather is cold and dreary or just whenever you feel like a hot cup of chocolatey goodness! I must admit, however, that this is not my own recipe. This is Alton Brown's recipe. He's a professional and I only wish I was as good!! Enjoy!
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cocoa (Dutch-process preferred)
2 1/2 cups powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 air tight container to store cocoa mix in
Mix all ingredients together. Heat 4-6 cups of water to boiling. Fill coffee mug about half-way with cocoa mix and pour water to near the top. Stir and enjoy. You can stir with a candy cane for fun or add marshmallows or whipped cream for a special treat as well!
I'm so ready for the Christmas goodies!
By the way, this makes a great Christmas gift!! Just put it in a pretty jar and tie a piece of pretty fabric on the lid with a ribbon and attach a typed copy of the recipe!
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