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Christmas hot chocolate in a large glass mug

Christmas hot chocolate

Name: Christmas hot chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes about 20 hot chocolates
Ingredients: 110g demerara sugar; 90g skimmed milk powder; 60g cocoa powder; 1 tbsp ground mixed spice; 200ml hot whole milk or boiling water (per hot chocolate); whipped cream; marshmallows (ensure vegetarian), sprinkles or chocolate shavings; cinnamon sticks

Katy Gilhooly

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Makes about 20 hot chocolates

Easy

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

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Make this festive spiced instant hot chocolate powder to give to friends and family, or for stocking the storecupboard whenever you need a treat

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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110g demerara sugar
90g skimmed milk powder
60g cocoa powder
1 tbsp ground mixed spice

To serve

200ml hot whole milk

or boiling water (per hot chocolate)
whipped cream
marshmallows

(ensure vegetarian), sprinkles or chocolate shavings
cinnamon sticks

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal170
fat8g
saturates5g
carbs16g
sugars16g
fibre0.4g
protein9g
salt0.5g

Method

step 1

Mix the sugar, milk powder, cocoa, mixed spice and 1 tsp sea salt together. Store in an airtight jar or tin in a cool, dark place. Will keep for up to three months.
step 2

To make one hot chocolate, tip 3-4 tsp of the hot chocolate powder into a mug. Add a splash of hot milk or water, and whisk until smooth. Top up with the rest of the milk or water. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles or chocolate shavings, and garnish with a cinnamon stick to serve.

Recipe tips

MAKE IT A MOCHA Add 30g espresso powder to the dry mixture for instant mochas.

EXPERIMENT WITH SPICES • Add a grating of nutmeg, 1 tsp ground ginger or a pinch of ground cloves • Opt for Scandinavian-inspired flavours by swapping the mixed spice for 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tsp ground cardamom • For a chilli kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper

MAKE IT ALCOHOLIC Add 1 tbsp of your favourite spirit or liqueur, such as rum, Irish cream, coffee liqueur or brandy

Recipe from Good Food magazine, Vegetarian Christmas 2023

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