The past week the weather has been a little cold. Â My son told me that he really wanted some hot chocolate to heat him up. I was too happy to oblige, as I love hot chocolate. I went to all of the stores around me and every single hot chocolate mix that I found, contained sugar and sucralose (an artificial sweetener). I don’t have any issue with people using artificial sweeteners, but my son and I both get an off taste from them. I can’t explain it, but it just does not taste right to us. So after a quick scan of three supermarket aisles, I decided that the commercial brands were out. Therefore, I had to make my own mix. Come to find out, making homemade hot chocolate is quite simple. Mix a few ingredients, add some hot water and boom. Homemade Hot Chocolate! Â The homemade hot chocolate mix, is simple and delicious!
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
In a large bowl or container combine the powdered sugar, dry milk, cocoa powder, salt and cornstarch.
Mix well to combine. Â I recommend covering the bowl with plastic wrap or a cover and shaking it for 2-3 minutes. Â You want to make sure that all of the ingredients are distributed well.
If you want, you can then portion out the mix into individual jars. Â They make great gifts.
To use, add 3 tablespoons of mix to 8 ounces of hot water. Â Mix and serve.
We like to top ours off with a little whipped cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cocoa
- 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
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In a large bowl or container combine the powdered sugar, dry milk, cocoa powder, salt and cornstarch.
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Mix well to combine. I recommend covering the bowl with plastic wrap or a cover and shaking it for 2-3 minutes. You want to make sure that all of the ingredients are distributed well.
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If you want, you can then portion out the mix into individual jars. They make great gifts.
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To use, add 3 tablespoons of mix to 8 ounces of hot water. Mix and serve.
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We like to top ours off with a little whipped cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
This stuff is 100 times better than that Swiss stuff that is filled with artificial sweeteners.