We don’t keep hot cocoa mix on hand since it’s such a rare treat. Fortunately, it takes all of about 3 minutes to whip up this awesome homemade version so I was enjoying my hot chocolate in no time! Rather than make a plain chocolate mix, I went with a peanut butter version and am so glad I did. The cocoa was rich and creamy with tons of both peanut butter and chocolate flavor.
By Tracey
Homemade Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa Mix
from Cook’s Country
(Note: you can substitute white chocolate chips for the peanut butter chips to make classic hot cocoa instead.)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Transfer half of the mixture to the bowl of your food processor and pulse until the peanut butter chips are finely ground. Transfer to an airtight container, and repeat with the other half of the mix. (You really want to be sure the chips are finely ground or you’ll find them clumped at the bottom of your mug of hot cocoa – I speak from experience...)
To make hot cocoa with the mix: Stir 1/3 cup of the mix into 1 cup of hot milk. Garnish with marshmallows, whipped cream, or your favorite topping before serving.
The mix will keep for 3 months if stored in an airtight container.
