Cinnamon Sprinkle Hot Cocoa Mix

Mix all ingredients in a sealable container and shake to mix.

To make 4 cups: combine 1/2 cup cocoa mix and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted. Whisk in 4 cups of milk and heat through.

To make 1 mug: mix 2-3 spoonfuls of cocoa mix with hot water in a mug and stir until chunks are melted.

Notes:

I buy Dutch process cocoa powder and raw sugar in bulk from a local Amish food market. I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips. I’ve never made the stovetop version, preferring a mug of dark chocolate goodness. I’ll usually add a splash of milk or cream (or Bailey’s!). If you want the mix to be lighter, add some powdered milk or creamer.

I ran a 4-H holiday workshop teaching Cloverbuds to make this and they had a fabulous time (although there was cocoa powder everywhere by the time we were done!).