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Alton Brown Hot Cocoa?
12/30/2007 at 12:40pm
User: Ali from Barberton, OH User Rating:
Delicious. I tried it again and again and it is the most excellent hot cocoa i have ever tasted! Go Alton!
Hot Cocoa gets 5+++++++ Stars
12/29/2007 at 07:59pm
User: Myrtie from New Port Richey, FL User Rating:
This was the best hot cocao i have ever had thanks Alton we are huge fans
Good recipe!
12/25/2006 at 02:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I ommitted the pepper because I was making this to give away and wasn't sure if that would suit everyone's taste. The base recipe is really good, though. I found that filling the mug 1/3 full was plenty. I know you can purchase powdered vanilla and may try adding that to this base recipe when I get around to purchasing it.
yum
12/25/2004 at 12:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious.
Loved it!
12/23/2007 at 01:59am
User: Kara from Waukesha, WI User Rating:
We replaced powdered milk with dry non-dairy creamer. We absolutely loved the flavor and creaminess that resulted. I have given it as gifts and my husband keeps requesting that I make more mix.
better than the box stuff
12/22/2005 at 10:06pm
User: David from Pontiac, MI User Rating:
pretty darn good
The best!!!
12/22/2004 at 11:42am
User: LORI from College Station, TX User Rating:
I make hot cocoa mix every year. Previously I've used the one that uses Nestle quick. It was just too sweet. I hated giving my kids all that sugar! This one is less sweet and much more chocolatey! I love it! It is exactly what I was looking for. My mom says it's the best hot chocolate she's ever had...I have to agree. The cayanne adds such a great taste that makes you furrow your brow trying to place the flavor! Yummmy!
Can be made Lactose Free
12/21/2007 at 02:00pm
User: Heather from East Greenwich, RI User Rating:
This makes a great rich cocoa. For those who thought it too thin, use more mix and less water. Using a good quality cocoa is important too. I have also made a Lactose-free version using the same amount of Soy beverage mix instead of the powdered milk. It came out so good that I now only make the Lactose-free version at home so that all of us can drink it.
Yummy!
12/21/2006 at 08:40pm
User: Keri from brighton, CO User Rating:
I have tried several other hot cocoa recipes in the past, and this one by far was the best! I use about 1/4 cup per 6-8 ounces of water. It's perfect-creamy, rich, and delicious! I have added 1 Tbl. hazelnut coffee syrup or mini chocolate chips for an extra kick too. I was a little worried how the pepper would taste but was very surprised when the cocoa turned out fantastic! Try it!
Fantastic!
12/21/2005 at 10:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am so glad to find a good recipe for cocoa mix that does NOT use non-dairy creamer! The ingredients in that creamer stuff are awful!!!! Just chemicals and garbage! Thank-you for a great and healthy alternative!
Not bad....but not great.
12/21/2004 at 09:48am
User: DEBORAH from Bellevue, NE User Rating:
I'm used to my cocoa being creamy, and this is not. I'm going to try and salvage the mix by adding instant coffee creamer like alot of other recipes have, it just lacks the creaminess that I am used to.
yum!!!!!
12/20/2007 at 06:07pm
User: Alexis from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I don't like powdered milk so we left it out and used milk instead of water. You only use 4 TBLS of mix and a mug of milk and it is outstanding. Thanks Alton. I Love the show.
Dutch cocoa
12/20/2005 at 02:26pm
User: DEBORAH from Baldwinsville, NY User Rating:
I loved this and have made it up in jars for gifts. Interesting that I found the dutch cocoa on line at a very reasonable price where I order my books. Having just gone back to check on it the price doubled within the past 2 months and the one I did purchase is unavailable. Glad I bought 2 of them in the 16 ounce. Anyway. this is great chocolate. One batch was enough for 1 jar so be sure to make extra. I found the large boxes of powdered milk at a reasonable price and excellent brand.
Liquid Chocolate
12/19/2005 at 03:14pm
User: Lori from Santa Rosa Beach, FL User Rating:
WOW! I have never written a review before, but had to weigh in on this recipe. I scoured hot cocoa mix recipes to find the perfect one for giving this Christmas season. No doubt, AB has hit on it! This recipe was super simple and delicious. Those who thought it was too watery must not have used enough of the mix (as per the directions). I found that anywhere between 6 and 10 tbsps per 8 oz of water made the perfect cup - 6 for those who want traditional creamy, cocoa flavor; 10 for those who want to feel like they are drinking liquid chocolate. I used substituted 1 c. of creamer of 1 c. of the powdered milk and used Hershey's special dark dutch processed cocoa. This is going to be a new holiday tradition for my gift baskets! Yummy!
Great with or without revisions...
12/19/2005 at 01:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this several times while testing out MANY hot cocoa mixes to give as gifts. This was my husband's (one of three taste testers) favorite. I have tried it with all regular Hershey's cocoa and with all dark chocolate. The dark chocolate lends a spicier flavor (compliments the cayenne nicely) while the regular cocoa would probably be more suitable for gift-giving due to the more subtle flavor. I have also added more than a pinch of cayenne, due to my husband's liking. :) The third time that I made this I altered it a little since I liked the "kickiness" of the dark chocolate but also wanted it a little creamier. It turned out FABULOUS!! I used half powdered milk and half nondairy creamer (extra rich). I also used half regular Hershey's cocoa and half Dutch-processed dark cocoa. I omitted the cayenne and added chopped/ground candy canes (8 regular-sized canes, which is ~3oz). This was awesome!! So now I can give "Cocoa with a Kick" as well as a yummy peppermint-flavored cocoa. :) HTH!! Happy holidays!! Thanks Alton for an awesome recipe!! I tried about 5 recipes and nothing compared to yours. :)
Boring...
12/19/2004 at 08:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought that this hot cocoa mix lacked flavor and sweetness. I will stick to store bought mixes!
OMG! I am so happy!!!
12/18/2007 at 11:04pm
User: Sherri from winter haven, FL User Rating:
Yes I am the food Natzi. I have been killing myself trying to get away from all things processed for over a year now. The kids want hot chocolate, I break out the pot and I make them hot chocolate. For those of you that dont like this recipe, I can only guess that you arent accustom to real hot cocoa because this is it! I am extremely pleased with the recipe. I was toying with Christmas baskets this year, for teachers and so on, and I was creating a cocoa mix in my mind when I got the bright idea to check the internet, and tadah!! Go Alton! Although I have to admit, I am really tired of hearing my husband say "Well, Alton Brown says...." Thanks Alton--youre almost as good as I am!
Hmm...
12/16/2007 at 12:32pm
User: jamie from Ledyard, CT User Rating:
I read everyone's reviews of how much they loved this recipe... but... I followed the directions to the letter and mine was bitter, and left an awful aftertaste. I was really disappointed.
best ever
12/15/2006 at 10:12am
User: PATRICIA from Lovell, ME User Rating:
very good, kids love it, I love it.
Super smooth!
12/14/2004 at 11:55pm
User: TAMMIE from Carmichael, CA User Rating:
I made 4 batches of this and packaged smaller portions in 1 pint Mason jars that I decorated and gave as part of my Christmas baskets this year. I had one left over and tried the mix for myself - WOW! It's nothing like any mix I've ever had! Absolute perfection!
Cocoa not Chocolate
12/13/2005 at 12:27am
User: Amber from San Juan, CA User Rating:
there is a difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate. this is great, but i couldn't find dutch processed cocoa so that may be why i wasn't as impressed with this as i have been with AB's other cocoa treats. so try it with dutch processed cocoa and it may be better than i think. i did want it a tad sweeter.
OHHH, yes
12/12/2004 at 07:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I mixed up a bunch of this for my co-workers as a thank you for the years hard work gifts. I'm now Miss Popular! And sooo eazy to make. Tasty,too.
Yum!
12/11/2007 at 06:54pm
User: Suzanne from Hanford, CA User Rating:
Was looking for a cocoa recipe to go with my homemade marshmallows for gift giving - this is perfect! I love that I don't have to use non-dairy creamer with the hydrogenated oils.
Yummy
12/11/2007 at 03:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great twist on my regular hot chocolate and it works great
Good cocoa
12/10/2005 at 02:14pm
User: Ed from South Windsor, CT User Rating:
Very simple. Very good. Great pantry fodder...
serve it with a candy cane
12/09/2005 at 02:46pm
User: Terri from Petersburg, KY User Rating:
delicious and easy, thanks !
Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!
12/08/2004 at 03:39pm
User: DONALDA from Rapid City, SD User Rating:
I have all ready passed this recipe on to family members. It's definitely "good eats".
AWESOME hot cocoa
12/04/2007 at 08:34pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I made this mix two years ago and continue to make it -- it's just amazing. The reason some people may not think it's sweet enough is because they are used to packaged products being packed with corn syrup and sugar. This recipe really allows the cocoa taste to come through -- and with a recipe with such little ingredients, do NOT skimp by using just any old cocoa. Don't use Hershey's, don't use off-brands; use dutch-processed just like Alton says. I've even done half-and-half dutch-processed and Ghiradelli cocoa with great results. Don't skip the pepper either, or at least substitute for chili powder. FRESH chili powder. Mexican hot cocoa uses cinnamon and chili powder just like this recipe. When I make the mix for myself or my friend/family, I use milk with half-and-half instead of water. Same logic as with canned cream soups; why would you EVER use water? The recipe is very simple and isn't cost-prohibitive. It mixes up easy and quick, so you can really impress your guests when you whip up some amazing hot cocoa in no time. No one likes waiting for cocoa. Nay-sayers can keep their awful Swiss Miss, Hersey's and Nestle. I'll be making more of AB's cocoa in the meantime.
Simply Divine
12/02/2007 at 01:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I bought all of the necessary ingredients to make this at the store today, made a half batch to test it out, and WOW!! Very delicious, much better than any of those hot cocoa packets you can get. I will be using this recipe for a long, long time. Alton Brown is pure genius!
The Best Hot Cocoa
11/23/2005 at 10:45pm
User: OLGA from Grand Blanc, MI User Rating:
This is easy to make, it tastes excellent, and it keeps for ever.
oh, now THIS is good!
11/22/2006 at 10:35pm
User: JILL from Lake Barrington, IL User Rating:
Alton, you have yet to disappoint me! I am so glad! I was surprised to see the measures in this recipe in volume vs weight, since you've converted me to loving a food scale, but that's another story. This is delicious. It's unbelieveably easy to make. For those who want more creaminess, without the horrible partially hydrogenated oils that are in artificial creamers, consider a squirt of whipped cream on the top. It's fun and pretty and when it melts it's all creamy goodness. I will be making this for presents for the holidays...and I think I'll whirl it in the food processor just to be sure any lumps are gone and everything is super well incorporated. I was so hopeful this would be a great recipe, and it really is! That pinch of cayenne does add a mystery warming/flavor that is right at home in the rich chocolate. Mmm! I even got experimental and tried it using Splenda for my mom who's diabetic. It's also very good! I can't wait to give it to her! Love you, Alton!
Incredible!
11/17/2006 at 03:53pm
User: Jennifer from Lubbock, TX User Rating:
This hot cocoa has class. It has body. It's fantastic! I normally make my cocoa with warm milk, but with the addition of dried milk and the fact that you fill your mug halfway before adding liquid, it's creamy and satisfying. It has more of a dark chocolate flavor and is not as cloyingly sweet as store bought, chemical-laden brands.
Cocoa Mix
11/15/2005 at 07:16pm
User: Terrence from Portage, IN User Rating:
Really simple and great cocoa mix recipe.
Awesome!
11/09/2007 at 01:58pm
User: Jenny from New York, NY User Rating:
This is a fantastic hot cocoa mix. I love it because it's easy to put together and just store in the cupboard for whenever I get the hankering for hot cocoa. I followed the recipe exactly as written, with one minor adjustment: when watching Alton make this recipe on Good Eats, he says to fill your hot cocoa "vessel" about 1/3 with the mix (not 1/2), and to fill the rest with water or warm milk. It tastes way better than the store-bought mix, and it's perfect to always have on hand.
best hot chocolate
11/08/2005 at 06:54pm
User: MARGARET from rodney, MI User Rating:
Didn't know if i like home make but this is better then i can buy thank you
Easy & Best
11/06/2005 at 04:19pm
User: JIM from Golden Valley, MN User Rating:
The addition of cayanne brings a great touch of warmth in the Minnesota winter. Very easy to make and store.
Fan of the "Dark Art"
11/02/2006 at 05:23pm
User: Mike from Cleveland, MS User Rating:
Very good recipe. Much better than any store-bought mix.
What A Difference
10/30/2005 at 01:30am
User: Matthew from Columbia, SC User Rating:
This was a complete surprise to me. Since I grew up with those store bought instant mixes, I was a little hesitant making this from scratch. Thankfully I am more that pleased with the taste. Now I know that store bought mixes are WAY too sweet. My only recommendation is mixing all ingredients in a food processor.
It's alright
10/29/2005 at 01:43pm
User: Cynthia-FN from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
This hot cocoa mix is not super sweet like the pre-pkg'd stuff but you could also call it not sweet at all. You definitely taste the chocolate part more than sugar, which is my preference. I agree with previous reviewers that the cocoa comes out more liquidy than creamy. I tried it two ways. One with hot water and the other with warm milk. Both ways were just ok. I didn't taste anything special with the cayenne pepper. Maybe I didn't put enough? (3-4 shakes, don't know if that equals a pinch) I will have to say that making this mixture was *super* quick and easy. Creaminess is preferrable and a bit more sugar would be nice. I'd like to fiddle around with this some more so I can pkg this up for the holidays to friends.
Very Well Done....Again
10/26/2006 at 03:59am
User: Craig from Portland, OR User Rating:
Alton's recipes have never let me down. This hot cocoa is really quite good. I never would have even thought of making my own hot chocolate mix. Now I'll never buy mix again. The cayenne pepper really adds a depth of flavor that you can't taste but just make the chocolate come alive. I highly recommend this recipe. Warning though! If you add too much cayenne it easily ruins this recipe so maybe add a little then add more to taste if that's not enough. You don't want to actually taste the cayenne, just enhance the chocolate. Alton, you're my hero.... my nerdy cooking show hero.
Sounds good
10/26/2005 at 10:02pm
User: Eunice from Merrick,NY, NY User Rating:
have not tried it yet. incomplete instructions. Does not mention how much mix to use for the amount of water listed. please advise.
Pleasant Surprise
10/26/2005 at 09:18pm
User: james from euless, TX User Rating:
We had a similar receipe years ago but lost it. Alton's is quick, easy and just as tasty as we remembered our original. Great homemade gift for our closest friends.
AMAZING!
10/22/2007 at 11:31pm
User: Michael from Spencer, IN User Rating:
The best Hot, and chocolately, deliciousness ever thought of. Major props to Elton!!!
Really good
10/21/2006 at 01:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added some instant coffee (about 1/4 cup) and a dash of vanilla and it was perfect.
Tasty, but...
10/17/2004 at 05:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This hot cocoa mix is very tasty, and keeps well, though in my house, it doesn't have to keep long! My only complaint is that you have to put so much of the mix into each cup of cocoa, so even large batches of the mix don't last long.
Hot Cocoa at it best.
10/15/2006 at 09:13am
User: Jeanne from Toppenish, WA User Rating:
I'm sure glad I found your recipe for Hot Cocoa Mix while surffing the net. It is fantastic. Much better then any brand of Hot chocolate mix I have tried. Plan to give this out as gifts this Christmas along with the recipe.
Easy
09/27/2006 at 02:14pm
User: beth from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
This recipe is easy and uses only things already in the house.
Hot Cocoa
09/22/2005 at 12:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe turned out okay. It wasn't very sweet, though.
Tasty and pretty easy
09/12/2006 at 02:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Throw things in a bag or sealable container and shake: it doesn't get much easier. Still, the cost of the ingredients where I live is a bit prohibitive. Be careful with the cayenne: a little goes a long way. One batch I made was hard to drink, because the combination of the cayenne and the hot water made the heat a little too strong. All in all, very tasty.
Nice Cocoa
07/30/2007 at 02:34pm
User: Sly from Alpena, MI User Rating:
I put all of the ingredients together last night, so this morning, i was playing with it to find the right amount to use, and i too find that a leveled 1/4 cup of Cocoa is the right amount per 8oz cup of hot water. The Cayenne Pepper is right on! I can't wait to use this for the icing for the two layer cake i'm going to make once i get my 9"x3" cake pan that i ordered.
Not all cocoas are created equal
07/01/2005 at 08:33am
User: Wayne from The Villages, FL User Rating:
This wonderful recipe shines when you use a great cocoa powder. If you are not fully satisfied with your results try Scharffen Berger unsweetened cocoa powder. SB makes the best chocolate in the US.
Hot Cocoa Mix
05/30/2007 at 11:03am
User: Maria from Cookeville, TN User Rating:
This is a great recipe mix that I am grateful I found. I love Hot Cocoa, and I always buy from the store but since I found this recipe mix from Alton, I never bought another Cocoa mix from the store anymore. I always make this so I have a stock all the time. I don't use the Dutch process one but the regular cocoa that says with antioxidant, I omitted the powdered milk for I always use soymilk/milk instead of water, I added a bit more of cornstarch for I want it to be more thick, and before I store it, I sift it so it will be easier for me to stir the mix. The sweetness is enough for me, for I don't like it to be too sweet, sometimes I adde more cocoa in the mix if I am in the mood and add a teaspoon or more of cinnamon instead of the cayenne pepper. Thanks for this recipe Alton.
good but
05/21/2005 at 06:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
after making this delicious recipe for friends it led me to make this one... 1 C splenda 1 C cocoa 1 C fat free non-dairy creamer 1/2 t salt 1/2 t cinnamon 2 t cornstarch make with hot water, milk, vanilla rice-milk or soy-milk. I have one kid lactose intolerant and the other hyperactive (can't have sugar). Not as good as Alton's but close.
Worth it!
05/17/2008 at 02:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fast, great for a gift, and the resulting cocoa is rich and not gritty.
bad taste
05/16/2005 at 11:23pm
User: MIKE from layton, UT User Rating:
i didnt like the taste of this.
No more store box instant cocoa EVER again!
05/13/2004 at 01:23pm
User: PATTI from Conyers, GA User Rating:
Who knew that instant cocoa mix could be so easy to make and ten times more delicious! Thank you Alton Brown for your wonderful recipe. As a hot cocoa a day person, I not only get much better flavor with your recipe, but it is a cost saver too. Yum - excuse me while I go get another cup.
Mmmmm.
05/05/2005 at 09:12pm
User: CHRISTINE from elizabethtown, KY User Rating:
Well, since I was unable to find powdered milk that wasn't fat free I decided to just leave that out and make the mix with milk instead of water. It works perfectly! I used three heaping teaspoons of mix to one mug of hot milk. I love the rich flavor, and it's creamier than other mixes I've tried. My only real problem is that it's just a bit salty. Next time, I'm going to cut the amount of salt in half, I think. I like the bit of warmth from the cayenne pepper. Easy, and a perfect cup of comfort cocoa...
hot cocoa review
05/01/2005 at 04:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was the best hot cocoa that I've ever tasted! My family asks for it all winter long.
ok
04/28/2007 at 12:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
ok
Chocolate fans rejoice
04/23/2004 at 05:58pm
User: ELIZABETH from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
The very best hot cocoa recipe is here! It's easy to make, and wonderful to drink! I made up a huge amount and gave it top all my friends for the holidays, and now they *all* love me. You can substitute Splenda for the powedered sugar, but you need to use less of the mix when you make a mug of cocoa..
Wow!
04/17/2007 at 05:37pm
User: MARTHA from Waldoboro, ME User Rating:
Loved this, especially the kick from the cayenne. Made Christmas gifts out of it, packaged in attractive mugs.
good
04/16/2007 at 12:26am
User: izaak from kalamazoo, MI User Rating:
spicy but good
Evening treat ...
04/06/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Ken from Houston, TX User Rating:
This is a great when combined with a shot of cognac ;)
it is just delicious
03/29/2005 at 04:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is a cheap an easy way to prepare your own hot cocoa, and the cayenna pepper, it gives a interesting taste to the drink, besides the fact that you can add a little bit more of what you like in the mixture accordingly to what you want. It is just fantastic.
Hot cocoa with grand-kids
03/19/2007 at 11:12pm
User: Pam from Merrimack, NH User Rating:
Every morning I have hot cocoa with my grandaughters, it became a tradition last fall. Yesterday, I used up all that we had and forgot to pick up more. I remembered the chocolate episode and AB making an instant hot cocoa mix. Being the baking grammy that I am, I came to the web site to get the recipe and found that I had all of the needed ingredients in my kitchen. We measured everything into the empty hot cocoa container, closed the lid tightly and the girls took turns giving the container a good shake. We made our cups of cocoa and we all enjoyed them. I liked the fact that it appeared less sweet than the store bought mix. I did add another cup of the dry milk to the mix, after taste testing the first cup, and I did omit the pepper. Great recipe and the girls enjoyed being able to help me mix it up.
Orgasmic (If I'm allowed to call it that)
03/17/2005 at 10:27am
User: Michelle from Janesville, WI User Rating:
Alton Brown has never steered me wrong, even when some of the ingredients are a bit unconventional. This hot cocoa was awesome! I made a 1/4 batch (all the cocoa I had left) and mixed it right in the cocoa container. I replaced some of the powdered milk with dry Coffeemate for a bit of creaminess. From the other reviews, I knew not to expect anything sweet, but I was unprepared for the rich, complex chocolate experience I was about to have. If you're not a big fan of dark chocolate, you may not like this recipe. It yields a dark, not so creamy chocolate with a hint of what tastes like cinnamon. Yum! I'll definitely be sharing batches of this with my family and friends.
Loved it!
03/15/2007 at 09:26pm
User: Nicole from Laramie, WY User Rating:
My husband and I are trying to eat foods without all the weird chemicals. I tried this hot cocoa recipe and wow! we really liked it. It's not very sweet, but like one reviewer said, built the cup of cocoa, and it will be creamy. We used about 9T to a very large mug and hot water. If you want it a little sweeter, use Valharona (spelling) cocoa powder, it's a cocoa powder, but it's a little sweeter than regular unsweetened cocoa. Otherwise, use a really good quality cocoa powder.
VERY dangerous recipie
03/14/2005 at 12:40am
User: KENT from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
Once you make a batch of this, you'll never go back to nestle. I'm happy, and glad I found it. I now make the mix in gallon batches. *sigh*
Excellent, even with half Splenda!
03/09/2005 at 04:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love the fact that this mix does not rely on Nestle Quik, but real from-scratch ingredients. In the interests of saving calories, I put in only 1 cup powdered sugar and 20 tiny packets of Splenda. It turned out excellent (and don't be afraid of that pinch of cayenne--my picky husband didn't even notice it). I like to make it in my food processor (many homemade mixes look less professional because the milk granules stand out), and one batch fits it perfectly. Michelle G. in Michigan
So easy, so good!
03/08/2006 at 06:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my wife and kids one snowy weekend and had no idea that they would love it so much! Now they drink a cup of hot chocolate every single day. :) I ended up buying a little hot cocoa machine (Cocoa Latte) that is really just a hot pot with a built in agitator. Now I just addd milk instead of water (usually fat free milk) measure in the mix and press a button. 5-10 minutes later there is a nice frothy chocolate drink. Try the receipt with granulated Splenda instead of the powdered sugar too. Made with fat free milk and fat free dried milk it is only 1 Weight Watchers point per serving.
Best hot cocoa around
03/07/2005 at 01:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this a few times now and it's by far better than anything out of those little packets from a grocery store. YUM!
Terrible!
03/05/2005 at 01:29am
User: SUSAN from Minerva, OH User Rating:
I make my own hot cocoa mix, which is wonderful. I wanted to try this recipe, because it makes a smaller batch and it is nearing the end of winter. I made it as instructed (leaving out the cornstarch & pepper). I tried a mug and just about hurled it! Sorry Alton, but unless the ingredient amounts were incorrect, it was nasty!! I am going to try and salvage my ingredients by adding lots more dry milk, coffee creamer and maybe somemore powdered sugar, but no gurantees. :o(
Yummy
02/24/2006 at 04:59pm
User: Jen from Elmer, NJ User Rating:
Tastes very much like the hot cocoa it take forever to make on the side of the box. I love this mix!
Chocolatey Goodness
02/20/2008 at 01:59pm
User: Linda from Hurricane, WV User Rating:
Great taste, unbelievably easy. So much better for you than prepackaged hot cocoa mixes (no unpronounceable ingredients). Saves money, too!
UNIQUE AND YUMMY!
02/19/2005 at 03:52pm
User: MEG from Maple Valley, WA User Rating:
This was the best hot chocolate I have ever had. It was less sweet and more chocolate. Even my 9 nine year old loved it and she can be picky. Extra yummy!
altered for diabetic
02/17/2008 at 03:23am
User: chris from nashport, OH User Rating:
loved this....i am diabetic and used splenda in same ratio as sugar. added more hot pepper to mug. may try small dash of cinnamon to next batch. thank you ab!!!
Good Brew
02/17/2006 at 11:14pm
User: WAYNE from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I think this recipie makes a great cup of chocolate. I think I'm going to lower the powder sugar while upping more cinnamon and cayenne until I get a more mexican cocoa. I've noticed that some people thought that the even with the powdered milk the concoction was a bit watery. I've solved that deficiency by using a molinillo ( mexican chocolate stirrer). I also used build the drink slowly, first adding enough water to make a thick slurry. Then adding a little water at a time, always stopping to stir with the molinillo, until I reach the consistancy I'm looking for. This gives me a rich cup of cocoa.
Excellent
02/13/2008 at 02:46pm
User: Jenna from Canajoharie, NY User Rating:
Great recipe and easy to put together. Make sure you don't add too much cayenne pepper, which was my mistake. The taste from the instant milk is barely present, which I was wary of at the beginning. However, I'm happy with the results.
Best Hot Cocoa Recipe
02/13/2007 at 07:23pm
User: Sheryl from Lowell, IN User Rating:
This is our favorite hot cocoa. This is the only recipe we use now. My kids love it! The cayenne pepper bring out the chocolate. I've shared this recipe with many friends.
LOVE IT!!!
02/13/2005 at 01:10am
User: MELISSA from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
I will never buy hot cocoa mixes from the store again!!
easy and great tasting
02/12/2005 at 02:13pm
User: KEN from Parkland, FL User Rating:
This is easy to make, easy to use, and even works if you chill it down after mixing.
The Best Hot Cocoa
02/10/2005 at 07:20pm
User: SHARON from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
Very Creamy, Just they way I like it and I add whip cream on the top for extra creamy flavor.
a little thin, but good flavor
02/09/2005 at 10:45pm
User: SUKI from Mountain View, CA User Rating:
I halved the recipe and used Hershey's dutch-processed cocoa for my trial batch. The flavor was good even with cheap cocoa powder; I really liked the kick that the cayenne pepper gave, and it was definitely not too sweet. However, it was certainly watery and not creamy. I will probably have to fill my cup more than half-full if I want it to be richer. But it could also be because of the non-fat dry milk powder that I used (it was the only one I could find in the supermarket). Soooo glad I made my own cocoa mix. Mariebelle's costs $21 for its hot cocoa mix that only makes $7 cups. And this is DEFINITELY a thousand times better than Swiss Miss! That was sickly sweet! Conclusion--make this recipe, but be prepared to use a lot of mix per cup.
The Greatest
02/07/2007 at 05:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We really like this so much better then any store bought mix. This is as close to my Granny's homemade Hot cocoa I've had. Thanks so much.
Hot Cocoa
02/07/2007 at 10:18am
User: Belle from Clarence Center, NY User Rating:
Excellent! Just remember.. it's all in the ingredients. I used the best chocolate I could get which results in the Great Hot Cocoa! Thanks Alton love this one.
Susan from Minerva
02/06/2007 at 07:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
To: Susan from Minerva,OH. Of course you didn't like it! You left out 1/3 of the ingredients! All of the ingredients have a purpose and those two were rather important
Love Alton Okay Hot Chocolate
02/04/2007 at 05:44pm
User: Jen from Santa Fe, NM User Rating:
It was good... neither great nor terrible. I was intrigued by the cayenne pepper but I prefer cinnamon...
Awesome!
01/27/2006 at 12:30am
User: Al from Newfane, VT User Rating:
We tried this recipe to try to get away from the processed mixes that we grew up with, and liked it so much that we decided to pack some in decorated mason jars for Christmas gifts for friends and family! A nice little package along with gingerbread men and Alton's Chocolate Fudge! Some of our friends have come to visit with their empty jars in hand and asked for refills! We've made about 10 batches so far and we're only halfway through our Vermont winter! Hmmm, wonder what a little addition of peppermint schnapps would do? Super Bowl Sunday sounds like a good test date!
Delicious--Even Sugar Free!
01/24/2007 at 03:42pm
User: Mary from Pine Bluff, AR User Rating:
I decided to try this recipe using Splenda, and was wonderfully surprised. It tastes great! The only thing is, the cayenne burns my throat without adding much flavor--maybe it wouldn't be this way if I had used sugar.
rich
01/22/2006 at 05:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very rich
wonderful cocoa recipe
01/21/2006 at 06:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just finished a cup of this after coming in from snow shoveling. It's perfect hot cocoa... very chocolate-y and not too sweet. If you're having trouble finding dutch process cocoa, try penzeys.com. They have the best in my opinion.
Expat cook in the Netherlands
01/21/2006 at 12:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This mix is wonderful. It is rich and creamy made with the hot water. I cannot wait to try it with hot milk. I used a good quality dutch cocoa and a very fine (dutch type) powder sugar. The cayenne is key. You certainly cannot put your finger on what it is that gives the beverage that special little ZIP. It adds just the right amount of complexity to the lovely flavor of this hot cocoa. Thank you Alton for a great recipe. My family thanks you too!
Hot Cocoa Mix by Alton Brown
01/20/2006 at 08:44am
User: Judy from Portland, MI User Rating:
It is an awsome receipe.....It tastes like what my Mom used to make. She used to make a mix and I lost the receipe...This is really close....
cocoalicious
01/19/2008 at 03:40pm
User: carol from Rock River, WY User Rating:
I made this this week and found it easy and tatsy. 200% better than the other homeade cocoa recipies I have tried or read and belive me there are a lot out there. It really makes a chocolatey addition to my coffee. A delicious poormans mocha latte.
HOT Cocoa
01/19/2006 at 03:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This one was pretty good, but if you use all of the mix that the recipe suggests, it gets too thick. Also I found the cayenne pepper to be overwhelming.
Good hot cocoa
01/14/2006 at 03:35pm
User: Abby from Gallup, NM User Rating:
this is good hot cocoa better then the box kind.
Excellent hot cocoa
01/11/2008 at 03:58pm
User: Lori from Edgewood, WA User Rating:
This is fine drinking chocolate. I found dutch processed cocoa at Safeway (Droste brand). Also, the German/european stores carry it. My only trouble with the recipe was it seemed to have lumps in it. Next time I will try others' advice and try the food processor to mix. I also did the slurry thing the second time and it seemed to help a little. Give this recipe a try--it tastes so much better than the store-bought mixes.
THE best hot chocolate mix
01/10/2006 at 06:59pm
User: Teresa from Charlottesville, VA User Rating:
I have never had better hot chocolate mix! The cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat to make you wonder what's different. I love this!
delicious
01/05/2005 at 09:50pm
User: KRISTY from Moreno Valley, CA User Rating:
LOVE the punch the pepper gives.
Holiday Gifts
01/01/2006 at 05:28pm
User: Adrienne from El Granada, CA User Rating:
I first saw Alton Brown's Hot Cocoa Mix recipe and thought, wow, that would be a great Holiday gift, paired with some nice mugs and some homemade marshmallows! I had a blast making these for family and friends and have had requests for the recipe so they can replenish their stocks! I even altered the recipe for a vegetarian version of the mix using powdered soy milk in place of the powdered cow milk, and it was delicious!