Hot Cocoa Three Ways

Name: Hot Cocoa Three Ways
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 - 11 c.
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. powdered milk; 1 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar; 1 c. Dutch process unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 tsp. sea salt; 3/4 c. unsweetened shredded coconut; 3/4 c. sliced almonds (toasted); 3/4 c. chocolate chips or malted milk balls (chopped); 2 oranges; 1/3 c. granulated sugar

Three versions of your favorite winter drink.

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Dec 15, 2022

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Yields:

5 - 11 c.

Total Time:

35 mins

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It's hard to get bored of hot cocoa, but why not switch it up a little? Here are three versions of the same sublime winter drink, each perfect for sipping — or gifting!

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Ingredients

Classic Hot Cocoa

2 1/2 c.
powdered milk
1 1/2 c.
confectioners’ sugar
1 c.
Dutch process unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 tsp.
sea salt

Coconut-Almond-Malt Cocoa

3/4 c.
unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 c.
sliced almonds (toasted)
3/4 c.
chocolate chips or malted milk balls (chopped)

Orange Spice Hot Cocoa

2
oranges
1/3 c.
granulated sugar

Directions

Classic Hot Cocoa
1. Step 1In large bowl, whisk together powdered milk, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. Store in airtight jar or container at room temp for up to 3 months.
2. Step 2To serve, spoon 1/2 cup cocoa mixture into mug and stir in 3/4 cup boiling water to combine.
Coconut-Almond-Malt Cocoa
1. Step 1In small bowl, combine coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips or malted milk balls; transfer to small bag with twist tie.
2. Step 2Make Classic Hot Cocoa.
3. Step 3To serve, spoon 1/2 cup Classic Hot Cocoa mix into a mug and stir in 3/4 cup boiling water to combine. Sprinkle with some of the coconut-almond topping.
Orange Spice Hot Cocoa
1. Step 1Bring small pot water to a boil. Meanwhile, using vegetable peeler, remove strips of zest from oranges and thinly slice lengthwise. Boil orange zest 2 minutes, then drain.
2. Step 2Make Classic Hot Cocoa.
3. Step 3To serve, spoon 1/2 cup Classic Hot Cocoa mixture into a mug and stir in 3/4 cup boiling water to combine. Sprinkle with some of the candied orange zest.