Hotcocoamixandvariations Recipes

Steps:

• Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cacao powder, stevia powder, and vanilla extract; stir until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups whole or low-fat milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 to 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in a bowl, then whisk into the milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the chocolate melts and the cocoa is thick, about 2 minutes. Divide among 4 mugs and garnish each with homemade marshmallows (see below) or whipped cream.

Steps:

• Blend cocoa, sugar, chocolate and salt in a food processor using the knife blade.
• Process until almost a smooth powder.
• Be careful not to over process it.
• You should end up with about 3 1/2 cups of cocoa mix.
• Variations.
• Mocha.
• Prepare cocoa mix as directed above, adding 1/3 cup instant coffee powder or granules to the mixture before blending all in the processor.
• Mexican Spice.
• Prepare cocoa mix as directed above, adding 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) to the mixture before blending all in the processor.
• Vanilla.
• Prepare cocoa mix as directed above, adding half a vanilla bean (pod and seeds) to the mixture before blending all in the processor.
• To Make hot cocoa:.
• Add 3 Tablespoons of cocoa mix and 1 cup of milk to a microwave-safe mug, stir to mix.
• Microwave on High power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until blended and hot, stirring once.
• Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a few mini-marshmallows if desired.
• NOTE: Because everyone's microwave is different, watch carefully while microwaving (the first time) to prevent spillovers. Adjust microwaving time accordingly for your unit.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine dry milk powder, powdered sugar, creamer, and cocoa.
• Store in airtight container.
• For each serving, place 1/3 cup of the mix in a mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water.
• NOTES : Mocha Mix: Prepare as above, except stir 1/2 cup instant coffee crystals into mix.

Steps:

• Simply stir together and store.
• If desired, the mixture can be put in the blender for a few minutes.
• This won't change the taste any, but will make it look prettier.
• To serve, add about 6 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup hot water, or to taste.

Steps:

• In food processor, with knife blade attached, blend cocoa, sugar, chocolate, and salt until almost smooth. Store in tightly sealed container at room temperature up to 6 months.
• To Make: For each serving, in a microwave-safe mug, mix 3 tablespoons Cocoa Mix with 1 cup mil, microwave on HIGH 1 1/2 - 2 minutes or until blended and hot, stirring once. Swirl a dollop of whipped cream on top.
• Mocha Variation: Prepare cocoa mix, adding 1/3 cup instant coffee powder or granules before blending in processor.
• Mexican Spice Variation: Prepare cocoa mix, adding 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) before blending in processor.
• Vanilla Variation: Prepare cocoa mix, adding a half of a vanilla bean (pod and seeds) before blending in processor.