# Homemade Cocoa Mix

This hot cocoa mix features caramelized powdered sugar for a deep, rich flavor that is superior to store-bought versions.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- parchment lined baking sheet
- oven
- blender
- food processor
- bowl
- whisk
- container
- mug

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8X9XHW8/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7df129f5-8899-49f0-8257-148d9a2efab0
- Extracted: 2026-03-07

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