Hot Cocoa Mix

When my son was young, hot cocoa and warm apple cider used to be his favorite drinks during the cold weather. Now my daughter asks for hot cocoa sometimes. I keep it pretty basic and prepare it with milk, cocoa powder, sugar and nothing else. Keeping a stock of homemade hot chocolate mix can be handy if you drink it regularly and can be customized according to one's likings / age level. Also it can be a delicious gift during the holiday season.

Since I was doing kids' recipes this week, I kept it simple. Start with a good quality cocoa powder and equal or a little higher quantity confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar). I added sprinkles, chocolate chips and also some marshmallows. I prefer fresh milk over dry powder when serving kids. However you can add dry milk powder, a pinch of salt/cayenne pepper, cinnamon or other things of your preference to cater adults.

You can pour the contents in a pretty jar and tie a ribbon or gift wrap it. If this is going to be a part of a edible gift platter, you can just pack it as I did. Or pack it in a bag along with a mug.

Note:
Marshmallows are not a vegetarian / vegan option. We don't consume them but I added since I had them handy and only for the blog pictures.

 

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