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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Powdered milk, cocoa and sugar mixed at home. At camp, stir a scoop into a mug of hot water for cocoa by the fire.

โฑ 5 min (5 min prep) ๐Ÿฝ Serves 12 ยท โ…“ cup mix (1 mug) make aheadbudgetkid friendlyquick vegetariangluten free

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ContainsMilk. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 12 servings
  • 2 cup Whole dry milk powder
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • ยพ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 pinch Table salt (to taste)
  • 1 cup Marshmallows, mini, for the mugs (optional)

Make it yourself

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Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

Youโ€™ll need: large bowl, whisk, jar or bag, kettle or pot at camp.

  1. Whisk the dry milk, powdered sugar, cocoa and salt together until no lumps remain, and pack it in a jar or bag.
  2. At camp, heat safe drinking water. If your water comes from a lake or stream, bring it to a rolling boil for 1 minute first (USDA).
  3. Stir โ…“ cup of mix into 1 cup of hot water. Let it cool to sipping temperature before handing it to kids.
Make aheadKeeps 3 months in a sealed jar.
๐Ÿง’ With kidsKids can whisk the mix and fill the jars; they make good gifts.
Dairy-free swapUse powdered coconut milk.
Richer swapAdd ยฝ cup of chocolate chips, finely chopped.

Goes well with

๐Ÿฅž Shake-and-Pour Camp Pancakes

Good to know

Table salt vs. kosher salt vs. sea salt

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our Camping and campfire cooking collection; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.