![]() Unsweetened cocoa powder is used in this recipe instead of chocolate. (I don't like mint very much, so I haven't tried that variation.) A small amount of ground cinnamon (¼ teaspoon) or almond or peppermint extract would also change it up. I feel it gives the mix a little more depth of flavor. Sometimes I like to add a little vanilla extract to the mix before I grind it. Feel free to add it back if that's your kind of thing. I found it to be overwhelming, so I skipped it. I doubled the quantity of cornstarch from the original, but use ½ teaspoon if it feels like too much.Īlton Brown originally included a pinch of cayenne, for a touch of heat and warmth. It takes a couple of minutes, while the hot cocoa cools, for this to develop. ![]() Thickening the hot cocoa improves the mouthfeel and provides a bit of creaminess in the hot liquid. It's not a lot, and you can skip it in a pinch, but I encourage you not to. You can use granulated sugar, but powdered sugar has 2 advantages: it's more finely ground than sugar so it dissolves better, but it also has cornstarch, which is a thickener. Powdered sugar is used in this, instead of granulated sugar. Originally based on Alton Brown's Hot Cocoa Mix recipe with a few adjustments, it's the standard by which I judged all other recipes. I made a lot of hot cocoa in 20, but I kept returning to this recipe. Since it's a dark hot cocoa, it's perfect for adding lots of marshmallows to. In general, it's a dark hot chocolate flavor - packets of hot cocoa from the grocery store are way too sweet for me now! I first wrote about this recipe 7 years ago, and I've made this recipe for at least 10 years now. That's right! No weird additives like corn syrup solids, no powdered non-dairy creamer, no chemical additives. It has only real ingredients - cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, cornstarch, and powdered milk. What do I love about it? You can make it as sweet or not sweet as you want it. When I do, I turn to this Hot Cocoa Mix recipe that I adapted from Alton Brown's. ![]() I love homemade hot chocolate, made with milk or rich cream, but sometimes it's cold and you want something a little easier and kid-friendly (and lighter).
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