How to Make Hot Cocoa Mix

How to Make Hot Cocoa Mix

Homemade cocoa mix tastes really, really good. It's perfect
for cold weather after you've been out sledding or picking
apples. And if you go camping at any time of year, bring
along a big bag of this delicious stuff. It tastes best when
sipped from inside a sleeping bag on a cool morning, in the
middle of the woods. Life just doesn't get any better than
this.

!! Ingredients !!

* 4 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder

* 1-1/2 to 2 cups sugar

* 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer (coffee lightener like Creamora)

* 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

* 1 package of instant store-bought chocolate or a vanilla pudding
mix (optional, but very good)

!! Steps !!

!! Making The Mix !!

Measure all of the ingredients into a dry clean bowl.

Use a whisk to sort of stir everything together. If the cocoa
clumps up, smash the little balls with a fork.

When everything is evenly distributed, transfer the hot cocoa mix
to a clean coffee can, or a sealed canister.

!! Preparing The Hot Cocoa !!

Spoon a third of a cup of the hot cocoa mix into a cup or mug.

Add boiling water to the top, stir and serve.

!! Video !!

!! Tips !!

* Use two cups of sugar if you are making this for kids. The extra
sweetness makes it especially kid-friendly. Unless you're opposed
to too much sugar!

* For grown-ups you could add 1/4 cup of instant coffee for a tasty
mocha flavor.

* When butter(salted) is put in secret ingredient a little, the
sweetness and taste stands out.

* If you use Dutched (also called Dutch process) cocoa powder, it
will dissolve more easily in water. It also results in a nice
taste and color.

* Some cocoa powders are ground more finely than others. If the
cocoa is coarse, it will leave a lot of sludge in the bottom of
your mug. More sludge at the bottom means less flavor in your
drink.

!! Related WikiHows !!

* How to Make Hot Cocoa in the Microwave

* How to Make Hot Cocoa With Cocoa Powder

* How to Make Maple Syrup Hot Chocolate

* How to Make Your Hot Chocolate Awesome

* How to See if Your Hot Chocolate Is Too Hot

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