Hot Chocolate Mix
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely ground
½ cup non-fat dry milk powder
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup of confectionary sugar
1 tablespoon of sugar
½ teaspoon of kosher salt
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Put all ingredients in food processor until ground into a fine powder. Store in airtight container.
Heat 1 cup of whole milk in saucepan until it starts to slightly boil. Add 1/3 cup of hot chocolate mix and stir well and heat for another 2 minutes until a slight boil. Pour in favorite winter mug, top with homemade whipped cream and enjoy.
Larry’s tips: Possibilities are endless once you master this hot chocolate mix. Play and have some fun. Experiment with adding a dash of cayenne pepper, instant espresso mix, almond extract, malted mix, or cinnamon.