Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

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Katherine Sacks

8 servings (1 1/2 cups mix)

Source

Ingredients

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup high-quality cocoa powder

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

1 cup whole milk

Whipped cream, marshmallows, and cocoa powder (for serving)

Method

Combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate, cornstarch, and sea salt in a food processor. Scrape in vanilla seeds; discard pod. Blend until mixture is smooth and powdery, about 1 minute.

Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. hot chocolate mix and cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture returns to a simmer and hot chocolate mix is dissolved and thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes.

Transfer hot chocolate to a mug. Top with whipped cream and marshmallows and dust with cocoa powder.

Hot chocolate mix can be made 2 months ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze up to 3 months.