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If it's cold outside and you want to feel cozy, hot chocolate is the perfect great winter drink. If you really want to try something new, skip the store-bought mix and try making your own! Read on to learn a few new ways to make your own drinking powder mix from scratch, at home.
Ingredients
- Milk
- Sugar or stevia
- Cocoa powder
- Water
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 4 tsp of sugar
- 8 oz. of hot (boiling water), or however much is needed
- 1/4 teaspoon butter/margarine (optional, adds richness)
Steps
Know the capacity of the mug. Most are 10 oz. but some are more 8 ounces and some more than 10.
Put one tablespoon of sugar in the mug.Advertisement- Measure out one rounded teaspoon of cocoa powder and put it in the mug. You may want to use more but for the first time, start with one.
- Add two teaspoons of water. The next step is what paint chemists call "wetting out the pigment." Stir the sugar, water and cocoa until the cocoa is completely wetted out. You can tell this by the appearance of the surface. If it is reflective, you have wetted out the cocoa. If it is not, you need to stir more and possibly add a few more drops of water.
Add about one inch of milk and stir to completely mix the cocoa paste and milk. Fill the rest of the mug with milk, up to about 1/2 an inch off the top. The mix will expand about 5% on heating, so don't over-fill.
Put the mug in the microwave.- For an 8 oz cup, heat (on highest setting) for one minute, 45 seconds.
- For a 10 oz cup, heat 2 minutes, 10 seconds.
- For the best results, use a double-boiler to steam the milk over the stove.
- Watch the cup for the last 20 seconds. For some reason, the cocoa tends to foam up. Usually this does not happen but, just in case, watch! If it does, open the microwave door and stir. Take out the spoon, close the door, and finish heating.
Enjoy your hot chocolate!
- Assemble all ingredients before starting.
Boil the water. While you're doing that, you can put the cocoa powder and sugar into the mug.- Pour the boiled water into the mug with the other ingredients. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of butter/margarine to add a rich taste. This is optional. Stir in.
Serve immediately. Enjoy a nice warm cup of your own hot chocolate creation.
Community Q&A
- QuestionCan I use hot water without milk?
Community AnswerYes, it just won't be as rich. You could substitute almond or coconut milk. - QuestionWhat if it's for more than one person?Community AnswerJust double the recipe and that will be plenty.
- QuestionWhat if my cocoa won't dissolve, no matter how much I stir?Community AnswerYou could try adding some more boiling water, so it can dissolve better. Or, you could reheat your drink.
Tips
- Try adding coffee instead of part of the milk. If you're really daring, add cinnamon and cayenne pepper: "Mayan hot chocolate"!Thanks
- Vegetarians and vegans can substitute soy milk, rice milk, oat milk, etc. for dairy milk.Thanks
- If your taste prefers more cocoa, use more.Thanks
Warnings
- Remove the spoon before putting the cup in the microwave.Thanks
- Be careful when pouring boiling water.Thanks
- Don't attempt to overheat. Also note item about last 20 seconds of heating (above).Thanks
- Make sure the mug is microwavable.Thanks
- If you are lactose intolerant, serve with soy milk, almond milk or lactose-free milkThanks
- Be careful when you first drink from the mug, as it may be hot!Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Mugs
- Spoon
- Teaspoon
- Microwave or kettle (depending on method)
- Tablespoon
About This Article
The easiest way to make hot chocolate mix is by putting 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tsp of cocoa powder, and 2 tsps of water in a mug. Stir the mixture and then fill the mug the rest of the way with milk. Put the mug in the microwave for 2 minutes. To learn how to make hot chocolate mix with boiling water, read on!
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