We drank hot cocoa as thick and rich as melted chocolate bars.

-The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg

Each year, I always think I’m going to be more together come December. Presents purchased, wrapped, under the tree. Desserts baked. Posts done on time.

The reality?

The night before I scrambled to wrap. Cookies were baked on Christmas morning (heck, the Christmas cake still hasn’t been baked!). And I was so zonked last week I couldn’t even think about hitting send on a post. I’m just hoping I’m coherent as I type now…

Fortunately earlier in the month I had mixed together a jar of homemade instant hot chocolate. Just scoop ½ cup (or more if you love it rich like I do) into a mug, add boiling water and stir. It’s recipes like these in the silly season that I love the most.

The Polar Express; Creamy Hot Cocoa

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• Author: Bryt
• Yield: 2 1x

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered milk
• pinch of salt
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• tiniest pinch of chili powder

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Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients together really well. Place in a sealed container like a mason jar until ready to use.
2. When ready to use. Divide the mixture between 2 mugs, pour 1 cup boiling water over and stir well.