How to Make Hot Cocoa Mix

Sure, its easy to buy ready-made hot cocoa mix in the little packets from the supermarket, but do you really know what's in those packets? Hot cocoa mix can be made in a matter of minutes with a few wholesome ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Things You'll Need

• 4 cups dry milk
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspooon salt
• Water

Instructions

1. Combine 4 cups dry (powdered) milk, 1 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

2. Stir mixture until well blended.

3. Transfer hot cocoa mix to jars with tight fitting lids, zipper bags or plastic ware.

4. Add 3 tablespoons (more or less to taste) to 8 ounces of hot water, and stir.

5. Enjoy tasty and wholesome hot cocoa at a fraction of the cost of a pre-packaged mix.

Tips & Warnings

• Hot cocoa mix may be stored in the refrigerator or pantry.