Hot Cocoa

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Art of Darkness II: Cocoa

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (150)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(150)

Prep Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 1/2 cups dry mix

Times:

Prep: 5 min
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Total:: 5 min

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Ingredients

2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cocoa (Dutch-process preferred)
2 1/2 cups powdered milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Hot water

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly. In a small pot, heat 4 to 6 cups of water.

Fill your mug half full with the mixture and pour in hot water. Stir to combine. Seal the rest in an airtight container, keeps indefinitely in the pantry. This also works great with warm milk.

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FORREST Ankeny, IA 02-08-2010
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Easy to Make, Easy to Store, Easy to Use
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was looking for this type of 'ready to go' recipe! Thanks Alton!!
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Landy Odenton, MD 02-08-2010
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Love, love love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I also leave out the Cayenne, as my children are sissies. I use with hot water. Gave it as Christmas gifts! Everyone has... loved it!Read more
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Janice Saline, MI 02-06-2010
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Great Cocoa Mix
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe many times, and I think it is fabulous. I don't use the cayenne, though. The mix has a pronounced... chocolate flavor which can be off-putting to those who are used to Swiss Miss type cocoa. The quality of the cocoa makes a big difference. I keep this around all year for when I need a hot cocoa fix.Read more
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Christine Kennewick, WA 01-28-2010
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The only hot cocoa recipe we use!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My oldest son has a dairy allergy, so he had never tasted hot cocoa before I found this recipe. I just leave out the powdered... milk, then mix his with heated rice milk. It's such a treat for me to be able to make something for him that other kids take for granted! I am so thankful that Alton breaks down each of his recipes and explains the reason each ingredient is included - it has really helped me learn how to substitute non-dairy ingredients in other recipes, as well. This is a great cocoa recipe - one that I will use for years to come!Read more
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Tammy King George, VA 01-26-2010
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The best ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family and I just love this cocoa! The pinch of cayenne is the perfect accent. I also use it for coffee creamer, it... makes a great mocha coffee (even using the rough coffee at my office). Read more
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Jennie Monroe, CT 01-22-2010
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Bleh
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This mix is horrible. The main flavor is the dried milk. It's not chocolatey at all and is undrinkably sweet. I have a huge... sweet tooth, for something to be too sweet for me, it's got to be insanely sweet.Read more