Homemade Hot Cocoa

Skip prepackaged hot cocoa mix and make your own, then top with homemade marshmallows.

Makes: 18 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jodie Shield
Featured In: Illinois Farm Bureau Partners

Ingredients

  • ½ cups unsweetened cocoa
  • ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 cups milk (1 cup per serving)

Instructions

  1. To make hot cocoa mix, place the cocoa, sugar, and chocolate chips into a food processor with the blade attachment and process until smooth. This can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months.
  2. When ready to serve, scoop 3 tablespoons of the hot cocoa mix into a microwave-safe mug. Add 1 cup of milk, and stir to combine. Microwave on high 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until blended and hot, stirring once. Serve with Homemade Snowflake Marshmallows.
Hot Cocoa and Snowflake Marshmallows.

Tips & Notes

  1. Store extra hot cocoa mix in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
  2. Make the marshmallow batter the day before, which helps it firm up and be more cookie-cutter friendly.

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