Hot Cocoa

Jack Frost is nipping at our noses! We need something more than the crackling fire to warm us. Here's a grand way to warm up on the inside as well as the outside - Hot Cocoa! My co-worker Cheryl Hoefler of Prairie City shared this recipe, and it's just in time for the upcoming holidays and winter weather - the perfect thing to share with guests. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 C. powdered sugar
1 C. cocoa (Dutch-process preferred)
2 1/2 C. powdered milk
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cornstarch
Hot water

Directions:
Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly. Heat water on the stove, 4-6 cups depending on your crowd. Fill each mug half way with the mixture and pour hot water over. Stir to combine. Store the rest in an airtight container (should keep for about six months). For a richer flavor, mix with warm milk.