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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

This recipe originally appeared on Food52.com.


Makes 10-12 servings

3-1/2 oz. bittersweet chocolate
2/3 cups Dutch process cocoa powder
3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup powdered coconut milk, powdered milk, or malted milk powder
1 pinch salt
2 tsp. cornstarch

Break the chocolate into large chunks and blend in a food processor until mealy.

Add the cocoa, sugar, powdered milk, salt, and cornstarch to the food processor; blend until combined.

Scoop the mixture into a jar and screw on the lid.

For one serving of hot chocolate:

1 cup milk
2 heaping Tblsp. cocoa mix

In a small pot, combine the milk and cocoa mix.  Whisk together gently over a medium heat until well mixed and steaming.  Pour into a mug and serve hot with mini marshmallows or whipped cream.

Photo credits:  Food52.com

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