Hot Cocoa

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I didn't want to commit to a full batch that size and the dried / powered milk I bought came in 1 cup sizes, so I used equal sugar and dried milk, 1/2 cup cocoa a pinch of salt and cayenne and then dropped the starch. I added a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.

I used 3-4 Tbs of the mix in a 8 oz mug added a shotglass of hot water from my espresso machine, stired and then added hot milk.

At first I thought it was a bit dull like some of the other reviews, but after a few minutes the flavors locked in and by the last sip I was ready for another cup.

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I left out the cayenne, used good organic cocoa & fresh nonfat dry milk. Not sure what other people's problems were with the taste as we all thought it was fantastic. To fill the mug 1/2 full with this is way way too much but 1/4 to 1/5 is excellent.

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I only rated this a 1 star because that's as low as I could go.
I cannot imagine how anyone could drink this and love it. Where are their taste buds, this is the worst boxed powdered milk tasting thing that I ever drank.
A big waste for the cost of the ingredients!

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Did a test run with my Son and will use it this weekend with my YMCA Adventure Guides kids. This is a great one because kids love hot cocoa, you can do it in a Ziploc and the taste is fantastic. A perfect learning experience.

A couple observations: (1 The taste is keyed to an adult. It can stand to be sweetened for the Little Units. We used Hershey's (Dutched Cocoas and low fat powdered milk (local Safeway as we're, culinaryily, of the Happy Meal mindset and wow it is gooooooood. (2 If I cannot find powdered whole (which is tough to find in the States I think I?ll slip in a tablespoon or so of Coffeemate for creaminess and sweetness. (3 Absolutely, use a sparing dash of the Cayenne, it makes the cocoa jump and it is a great teaching lesson for the young ones on how things like salt and hot pepper bring out sweet and chocolate flavors.

Alton, we love you, Duff and Bobby and it?d be great to see a program/shows bringing the art down to the young ones.

Sidecar Daddy

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I was looking for this type of 'ready to go' recipe! Thanks Alton!!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.