Cold winter days and nights call for the best Hot Chocolate!
Growing up we always had a big Tupperware container of homemade hot cocoa mix in the cupboard. In the 70’s it was made with powdered milk, creamer, quik, cocoa, and powdered sugar.
As a kid, I’d eat it plain! 
I was 5 when I tried to guess the ingredients to make my own when my mom was busy. I used flour. No bueno. 
I was 5 when I tried to guess the ingredients to make my own when my mom was busy. I used flour. No bueno. As an adult, my favorite hot chocolate is made with melted chocolate. When I served it at one of the last downtown Ames Main Street farmers markets, everyone loved it. Rich, chocolatey, not too hot, topped with mini marshmallows….. 
yum!
yum! Enjoy both of these hot chocolate recipes and let me know what you think!
Real Hot Chocolate recipe (4 servings)
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Whole Milk
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla essence
Directions
- Heat milk, cocoa powder and sugar over medium-low heat.
- Stir/Whisk frequently just until warm.
- Add chips and whisk constantly until the chips melt and distribute evenly.
- Whisk in the vanilla.
- Heat to desired temperature but don't boil.
- Pour it on to your favorite mug and add some marshmallows for the final touch.
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(Above: Aunt Lisa's Mom's original recipe card for Hot Chocolate Mix)
Hot Chocolate Powdered Mix
Ingredients
- 9 cups powdered milk
- 2 cups Coffee Mate (use the closest to 'original' you can find)
- 1 lb (16 oz) Nesquik
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
For 8 oz (1 cup) of water or milk, use 1/2 cup of mix (use milk for richest flavor!)
Let me know how you enjoyed these recipes ☻