Easy Hot Chocolate Mix for Christmas Gifts
- Carbohydrate 9.23988571774096 g
- Cholesterol 2.05714285714286 mg
- Fat 0.163892857212533 g
- Fiber 0.0740000010162303 g
- Protein 4.14482857154134 g
- Saturated Fat 0.101575714326312 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (37g)
- Sodium 83.9126428656845 mg
- Sugar 9.16588571672473 g
- Trans Fat 0.00707642857449847 g
- Calories 55 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix ingredients well and store in an air-tight container.
- For each serving add 1 cup hot water to 1/3 cup (4 or 5 spoons) cocoa mix and stir until blended.
- Can use 32 oz creamer for creamier cocoa mix.
Powdered milk carries the entire structural weight of this dry beverage base by supplying both the dairy solids and the proteins required for body. Without proper emulsification during storage, humidity creates hard crystals that refuse to dissolve smoothly in warm liquid. Cooks frequently ruin dry drink bases by dumping ingredients into a bowl and stirring with a standard spoon, which leaves pockets of raw cocoa and unblended salt hidden throughout the mixture.
Passing the powdered ingredients through a fine-mesh sieve before combination breaks apart dense manufacturing lumps and aerates the cocoa powder for instantaneous hydration. Whisking the final blend for a full two minutes ensures the salt distributes evenly across every grain of sugar and dairy powder. Stored in an airtight glass jar with a rubber gasket, this mixture maintains optimal flavor compounds for up to six months in a dark pantry kept below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Adjusting the liquid ratio alters the final viscosity significantly when preparing individual cups for service. Scaling the dry powder up to one-half cup per eight ounces of near-boiling water yields a heavy, coating consistency reminiscent of thick European drinking chocolate.
