DIY Better Than Starbucks Hot Chocolate
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A decadent and delicious hot chocolate perfect for gift giving!
Author: Adapted by Catherine Daugherty
Recipe type: Hot Drink
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chunked or chopped
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- ½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 5 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until ground to a powder, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 months.
- To Make Hot Chocolate: Heat 1 cup of milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam and bubbles appear around the edge of the saucepan. Add ¼ cup (4 Tablespoons) of the hot chocolate mix and continue to heat, whisking constantly, until simmering, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Pour into a mug and serve. Marshmallows and whip cream optional but wonderful.
Notes
(Recipe adapated from Cook's Illustrated via The Brown Eyed Baker)
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/diy-better-than-starbucks-hot-chocolate/