"Hot Chocolate Mix-CI

By RoketJSquerl

For one serving of hot chocolate, heat 1 cup of whole, 2 percent low-fat, or 1 percent low-fat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam and bubbles appear around the edge of the saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of hot chocolate mix and continue to heat, whisking constantly, until simmering, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and serve.

Ingredients

• VARIATIONS:
• 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
• 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
• 1 cup (3 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) nonfat dry milk powder
• 5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup instant espresso powder for Mocha Hot Chocolate.
• 1 tablespoon orange zest processed with sugar in food processor for Orange Hot Chocolate.

Details

Adapted from cooksillustrated.com

Preparation

Step 1

INSTRUCTIONS
MAKES 3 CUPS; ENOUGH FOR TWELVE 1-CUP SERVINGS
This recipe can easily be halved or doubled. Our preferred unsweetened chocolate is Hershey’s Unsweetened Baking Bar. Both natural and Dutch-processed cocoa will work in this recipe. Our favorite natural cocoa powder is Hershey’s Natural Cocoa Unsweetened; our favorite Dutch-processed cocoa powder is Droste Cocoa.
Process all ingredients in food processor until ground to powder, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 months.