This holiday season, when the temperature outside gets cool and you need a hot beverage to warm you up, nothing beats hot chocolate. But you don’t need to settle for a run-of-mill mix. Instead, there are some homemade concoctions to satisfy your cravings and taste buds. This mixture is great for a quiet evening at home by yourself. However, you may want to share the creation with guests at your next party.
Simple, Fast, and Delicious
One of the best aspects of this hot chocolate mix is that it doesn’t take long to put together. Plus, there are only three ingredients, which you may already have on hand. The recipe yields eight servings and takes just five minutes to prepare.
The Ingredients
Here is all you will need for the homemade hot chocolate:
- 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups instant nonfat dry milk or powdered milk
How to Make it
Start by taking a large bowl and sifting in the confectioners’ sugar, followed by the cocoa powder. Doing this will ensure that there will not be any lumps in the mixture. Next, stir in the powdered milk and whip it thoroughly until all the ingredients are combined well. If you would like, you can add some mini marshmallows to the bowl. You can keep this mixture in a pantry for up to six months.
Putting the Powder to Work
When you’re ready to have some hot chocolate, it is best to mix ½ cup of the mix with ½ cup of hot water. This should make one serving. However, you can make any adjustments you wish. If you like it more chocolatey, add a bit more powder. Conversely, for less chocolate flavor, put in less powder or add more water.
Other Add-Ins
The sky’s the limit when it comes to what you can add to your hot chocolate. For example, a candy cane adds a nice minty touch to the drink. Another way to add to the chocolate flavor is to put in a piece of chocolate or two. Feel free to drizzle in some caramel or top it with some whipped cream.
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When to Have it
There’s no bad time to sip on some hot chocolate. It goes great by itself as a way to heat up your body after a day out in the cool. Or, you can enjoy it with a slice of pie or cake this Thanksgiving or Christmas. Remember, the mix saves for quite some time, so you don’t have to be in a rush to use it all.
You’ll love the simplicity of this mix. But even more so, you won’t be able to get enough of the delicious taste.
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