Can I mix in the cocoa powder replacement for the hot chocolate mix ?

[morningstar]

I ongoing to make a hot chocolate . But in Canada the hot chocoalte mix is very expensive . Can i replacement the hot chocolate mix forthe cocoa powder

[merstar]

Yes you can. Add sugar to the cocoa powder along with some milk. Heat until just before boiling, mixing frequently. I like it very deep chocolatey and not too sweet, so I make mine very dark. You'll have to experiment and make it according to your individual taste.

[Aunt Bea]

Try making your own.

Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste.

Directions
Whisk together ingredients in a mixing bowl until blended .
To use
Fill your mug half full with the mixture and pour in hot water. Stir to combine. Seal the rest in an airtight container.

[betterthanabox]

I almost always make my own hot chocolate mix. Usually I will make a bunch up at the beginning of the cold weather season so I always have some on hand. It saves me a lot!

[Zhizara]

Originally Posted by Aunt Bea

Try making your own.

Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste.

Directions
Whisk together ingredients in a mixing bowl until blended .
To use
Fill your mug half full with the mixture and pour in hot water. Stir to combine. Seal the rest in an airtight container.

Thanks for this recipe, Aunt Bea. I like hot chocolate, but to get it as chocolatey as I like, it's sickeningly sweet.

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

There should be a recipe for hot cocoa on the cocoa powder container.

[Kayelle]

Recipe for one cup of perfect Hot Cocoa...

2 Tbs. sugar
2 Tbs. Cocoa powder (I like Hershey's)
pinch of salt (important)
1 Cup milk heated till hot.

Mix dry ingredients in a mug. Pour a small amount of milk into the mug, and stir to make a paste........then add the rest of the milk

[purple.alien.giraffe]

Oooo, so many ways to make hot cocoh. I wonder how Aunt Bea's would be with a little cinnamon added.

[Aunt Bea]

Originally Posted by purple.alien.giraffe

Oooo, so many ways to make hot cocoh. I wonder how Aunt Bea's would be with a little cinnamon added.

Cinnamon would be good.

A shot of peppermint schnapps is very good with a leftover candy cane as a swizzle stick!

Maybe a little whipped cream, if you don't mind!