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Warm & Creamy Hot Coco
What’s better on a cold and chilly day than a warm and creamy hot cocoa! Our Kidfunideas recipe hits just the right spot – rich delicious chocolate and vanilla bean. Top it with whipped cream, marshmallows, or even crush candy canes for a delicious treat! Check out how to make our Hot Cocoa Kits. They make wonderful gifts for the holidays.
Cocoa Mix Ingredients:
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1 Cup unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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1 Cup brown sugar
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1 Cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 vanilla bean
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3 teaspoons cornstarch
How to make the Cocoa Mix:
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Into the bowl of a food processor add all the ingredients except the vanilla bean.
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Using a sharp knife, split the vanilla bean open down the center and scrape all the seeds out of the center of the bean and add them to the food processor.
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Process the ingredients until everything is combined and there are no lumps.
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You can store your cocoa mix in a 3 Cup Mason jar or airtight container until ready to use.
To Make the Coco:
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1 Cup Cocoa Mix
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1/3 Cup water
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4 Cups Warm Milk (Almond or coconut milk can be substituted)
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat add the water and cocoa mix, whisking to combine.
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Stir the Coco until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
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Add the milk to the cocoa mixture and cook until it is warmed through.
Serve in mugs topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, or even crushed candy canes.
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