Homemade Cocoa Mix

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Spread 1 cup of sugar on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  2. 2Toast the sugar in a 300° oven for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until it turns a pale yellow and smells toasty.
  3. 3Transfer the toasted sugar to a blender or food processor.
  4. 4Blend the sugar until it is powdery to create caramelized powdered sugar.
  5. 5Dump the caramelized powdered sugar into a bowl.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of non-fat dry milk to the bowl.
  7. 7Add 1 cup of Dutch processed cocoa powder to the bowl.
  8. 8Add 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the bowl.
  9. 9Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
  10. 10Add 1 teaspoon of dry vanilla powder to the bowl.
  11. 11Add 1/2 a cup of malted milk powder to the bowl.
  12. 12Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
  13. 13Store the homemade cocoa mix in a container.
  14. 14To make a hot cup of cocoa, add 3 1/2 tablespoons of the mix to a mug.
  15. 15Pour in 8 ounces or 1 cup of hot water or milk.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups non-fat dry milk
  • 1 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dry vanilla powder
  • 0.5 cup malted milk powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup milk

Equipment

parchment lined baking sheetovenblenderfood processorbowlwhiskcontainermug

Tips

  • Stir the sugar every 10 to 15 minutes while toasting.
  • Dutch processed cocoa powder is recommended.
  • Dry vanilla powder can be found next to extracts.
  • For a richer drink, use milk instead of water.