Dry hot chocolate mix and chocolate sauce

 

These two recipes are based on ones from TikTok.

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX (makes about 3 cups dry mix)

1-1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup dry milk (many places sell only nonfat or low fat dry milk)
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbl cornstarch 

Sift or whisk well together to remove lumps. Store in an air tight container.

For hot chocolate:

Use 1-2 Tbl of the mix for each cup (8 oz) of hot water.

Optional: add a drizzle of vanilla and/or marshmallows

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CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Generally: 

1 part cocoa, 1 part water or milk, 1 part granulated sugar 
Some salt

Some corn syrup or golden syrup

Dribble of vanilla or 1/8 tsp vanilla bean powder

To make a large batch (eg for canning):

2 cups cocoa

2 cups granulated sugar 

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup corn syrup or golden syrup

(optional) Vanilla extract

Put the sugar and cocoa in a (large) pot and add 2 cups water/milk

When combined, add the salt and corn syrup.

Heat on medium; whisk vigorously for 10-12 min. The syrup will be dark and steamy.
If using, add 1-2 tsp vanilla. 

NUTRITION INFO for sauce

Servings: 6

Amount per serving (about 2-3 tsp)

Calories	54
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	3%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 60mg	3%
Total Carbohydrates 10.4g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	4%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 0.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 118mg                3%