FourOaks Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Awhile back I had found an easy hot cocoa mix on the internet. It included unsweetened cocoa, nonfat dry powdered milk and regular sugar. I made up a big batch and the kids loved it.When we were finished with that mix I decided to try another that called for confectioner's sugar rather than regular sugar. My kids hated this mix!I have tried and tried to find the original recipe and I cannot find it!! Do any of you know of a hot cocoa mix recipe that calls for the just those ingredients I listed -- no non-dairy creamers or anything else. Seriously, it was SO SIMPLE and SO GOOD!Not only do I want this for my family, but I was hoping/planning to make it for gifts this year and can't find that recipe anywhere.THANKS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Not sure if this is the same but here is one from Recipezaar. http://www.recipezaar.com/Hot-Chocolate-Mix-147148 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixglides Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Someone gave me this recipe for mint hot cocoa & you could leave out the candy canes. It has more of a dark chocolate flavor to me...very good though. I've got a few others in my files if this isn't it. 1 cup powdered milk 1 cup cocoa 1 cup sugar ½ cup mini chocolate chips 1 tsp. salt ½ cup crushed candy canes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Awhile back I had found an easy hot cocoa mix on the internet. It included unsweetened cocoa, nonfat dry powdered milk and regular sugar. I had that recipe for years, and haven't made it for a long time either! it had equal parts of cocoa and sugar, and 2 cups of powdered milk. Does that help? (I'm thinking it was 1/2 cup of cocoa and 1/2 cup of sugar but my memory is vague...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Okay, I just found one and we tried it and it's the good one. Here it is:2 cups powdered milk1 cup sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder1/4 tsp saltI'm going to file your other recipes away for use as well.Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 2 cups powdered milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt So my memory wasn't so bad after all. I guess either my recipe is less sugary than yours, or I was just a bit off with my sugar content. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peri Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 its really easy to make and really doesn't require any recipe. I just heat up some milk and add a spoon of cocoa powder. I find that for about 3-4 cups of milk I can use just 1 spoonful of cocoa powder. Then i just add sugar to my preffrence. If you wanna try a mix I would say try using the same amount of milk powder to make about 8 cups of milk to 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. Add sugar to suit your taste. I also add a pinch of salt. I find that that balances the hot cocoa. I also like to add cinnamon and vanilla but again that's a prefference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Okay, I just found one and we tried it and it's the good one. Here it is:2 cups powdered milk1 cup sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder1/4 tsp saltI'm going to file your other recipes away for use as well.Thanks so much! How do you make a drink out of this? Just add hot water? What proportions? pls and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Yes, you just heat up water and add about 3 TBS of the dry mix. I'm putting on my instructions on those I'm giving as gifts to begin with 3 TBS and then go from there either adding or decreasing per individual taste. If you put a dollop of whipped cream on top it's wonderful (IMHO)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Boys Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Okay, I just found one and we tried it and it's the good one. Here it is:2 cups powdered milk1 cup sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder1/4 tsp saltI'm going to file your other recipes away for use as well.Thanks so much! Is this for 8 oz water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yes, about 8 oz of water, give or take. Really, it's all to taste. My kids probably don't use as much powder mix as I do, but my hubby probably uses more. Start with 8 oz of water and use a leveled off 3 TBS. Then try it and decide if it's too much, too little or just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Boys Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yes, about 8 oz of water, give or take. Really, it's all to taste. My kids probably don't use as much powder mix as I do, but my hubby probably uses more. Start with 8 oz of water and use a leveled off 3 TBS. Then try it and decide if it's too much, too little or just right. Thank you. Some recipes call for 6 oz, but most call for 8. I just wanted to make sure. I'm sure we will be fooling around with it a little and making it our own! A little vanilla maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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