Hot Cocoa Mix {Big Batch}

12 cup powder. If you add about 14 cup of hot cocoa mix to a cup of hot water or hot milk you will have enough mix to make about 18 cups of hot cocoa.
Can I Add Milk to Hot Cocoa Mix?
Sure! In fact we had a couple of taste testers that preferred to add hot milk to the mix. But both hot water and hot milk are delicious when added. Try adding hot coffee or even chocolate milk as additional options.
What is the Difference Between Hot Cocoa and Hot Chocolate?
Although both hot cocoa and hot chocolate are popular coldweather drinks there is a slight difference between the two. Hot cocoa is usually made from a powdery mix blended with hot water or milk. On the other hand hot chocolate is generally chocolate that has been melted in hot liquid. So most of the mix you buy from the store is hot cocoa. Of course marshmallows can be added to both.
How to Store Hot Cocoa Mix
This is a big batch of hot cocoa mix so be sure to keep it handy for when you are craving a mug of hot cocoa. The mix can be stored in a cool dry place for up to a year when properly stored. It may lose some of the flavors the longer it is stored so its best if you can enjoy it within that time.
Ingredients
2 cups 250 g confectioners sugar1 cup 118 g Dutchprocessed cocoa powder2 ½ cups 170 g powdered milk2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon kosher salt
For Serving
mini marshmallows optionalhot water or milk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl add the confectioners sugar cocoa powder powdered milk cornstarch and salt. Whisk together to combine.
Store the mixture in an airtight container for up to a year. This will make 4½ cups of hot cocoa mix or
enough for about 18 cups of hot cocoa.
Making a Cup of Hot Cocoa
When making a cup of hot cocoa use about ¼ of a cup of powder per cup of hot water or milk or adjust to taste preference.
Top the powder with ¼ cup of mini marshmallows if adding.
Pour hot liquid over the cocoa powder stirring until the powder has dissolved. Enjoy!