# Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

A rich, creamy homemade hot cocoa mix featuring caramelized sugar and Dutch-processed cocoa powder.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cup non-fat dry milk
- 1 cup cocoa powder, Dutch processed
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dry vanilla powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup malted milk powder (optional)

## Instructions

1. Spread sugar onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast in a 300 degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Transfer the toasted sugar to a blender or food processor and blend until powdery.
3. In a bowl, combine the caramelized powdered sugar with dry milk, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, dry vanilla powder, and malted milk powder. Whisk until well incorporated.
4. Store the mix in a container.
5. To prepare a cup, add 3 1/2 tablespoons of the mix to a mug and pour in 8 ounces of hot water or milk.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- oven
- blender or food processor
- bowl
- whisk
- storage container
- spoon
- mug

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19QZXFh9Xe/
- Creator: The Stay At Home Chef
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8cd3c575-4ce3-46f8-af0b-06cef009983e
- Extracted: 2026-11-13

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt