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Powdered Hot Cocoa Mix from Real Simple Magazine

Made with cocoa powder, dry milk, sugar and spices, Real Simple Magazine Hot Cocoa Mix is the perfect pantry staple to keep on hand for whenever you want hot chocolate in a hurry.
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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups instant non-fat dry milk
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • cups unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 TBSP nutmeg freshly grated
  • ½ tsp fine sea sal

Instructions

  • Sift all of the ingredients together into a large bowl.

To make a cup of cocoa:

  • Place 1/4 cup of cocoa mix into a cup.
  • Heat 1 cup of milk to a simmer.
  • Pour 1/4 of hot milk over cocoa mix, stir until combined and smooth, then stir in the rest of the milk.
  • Cocoa mix keeps in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot chocolate mix, hot chocolate powder with powdered milk, powdered hot cocoa mix recipe, Real Simple Hot CHocolate Mix