Spicy Hot Cocoa Mix

"I found this on the internet somewhere years ago. I haven't made it in a while, but I remember that it was good. I'm guessing at the servings, basing it on 1/4 cup of mix per serving."
 
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Ready In:
5mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
16
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix well in a large bowl, or run it through the blender or food processor (recommended).
  • Test it by mixing a small amount with hot water, then adjust the cocoa, sugar, chili powder, or whatever to taste.
  • If you can't find powdered vanilla, you could use vanilla milk mix (like chocolate milk mix), or even vanilla pudding. Just taste-test first, because the vanilla flavor won't be as concentrated in either of those as the actual powdered vanilla.
  • Other than making hot cocoa, you can also add this to a cup of coffee for a spicy latte-type drink.

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  1. This was really really good. I made this into a spicy cocoa decaf latte and it was excellent, I look forward to making it again. For the vanilla I used the sugar free vanilla syrup from starbucks. Thanks so much for the recipe.
     
  2. This was good although a bit spicy for me. However, I think that my brothers would love it so it's going in their Christmas baskets this year. Thanks for posting! :D
     
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