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Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Mix

Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Mix is an easy to make mix that's great for gift giving, sharing with friends, or to keep in your cupboard for a sweet cup of cocoa all winter long!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 half pint jars
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • For the Hot Cocoa Mix:
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 c. dry milk powder
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • To Make the Cocoa:
  • 1 c. milk or water
  • 2-3 Tablespoons hot cocoa mix

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan heat the granulated sugar over medium heat without stirring. Once the sugar begins to melt, gently swirl it until it melts into deep amber color.  This might take 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla.  Stir to combine.
  • Pour the caramel onto the prepared cookie sheet and let it spread out. Allow to cool for 1 hour.
  • Once it’s cool and hardened, break it into chunks then process it in a food processor until it turns into a fine powder.
  • Add the cocoa powder, sea salt, powdered milk, and brown sugar and process until smooth.
  • Store in an air tight container.
  • To make the cocoa heat up a mug of water or milk. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Top with marshmallows if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Budget 101