Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Ever

Powdered, schmowdered….this hot chocolate mix is a cinch to make and comes together just as instantly as those little envelopes off the shelf.  The difference with this mix is that it actually tastes like REAL chocolate.    I found this little treasure over at  Virtual Goody Plate, who originally got it from Cook's Country.     Remember…the higher the quality of chocolate you use, the better it will taste! 

Click here for printable recipe. 

The ingredients:

1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips OR 12 ounces high quality dark chocolate, uniformly chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THE MIX:
Microwave chocolate, cream and salt in large bowl, stirring occasionally, until smooth, about 2 minutes.  Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. 

Scoop out 3 tablespoons chilled chocolate mixture at a time and roll into ten 2-inch balls.  (NOTE:  I made the balls smaller sized for my kids). Individually wrap balls in plastic wrap and transfer to Ziploc bag.  Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. 

TO MAKE A CUP OF HOT CHOCOLATE: 
Combine 1 unwrapped chocolate ball and 1 cup whole or low-fat milk in large mug.  Microwave, stirring occasionally, until smooth, about 2 minutes.  Serve hot and top with whipping cream or marshmallows.   




Enjoy!

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