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Hot Cocoa for a Crowd

Name: Hot Cocoa for a Crowd
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 5 cups nonfat dry milk powder; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 11 cups water; Optional: Miniature marshmallows and peppermint candy sticks

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Dec. 04, 2022

This is a simple, delicious and comforting hot cocoa with a hint of cinnamon. It has just the right amount of sweetness.—Deborah Canaday, Manhattan, Kansas

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Ingredients

5 cups nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 cups water
Optional: Miniature marshmallows and peppermint candy sticks

Directions

In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the milk powder, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon; gradually whisk in water until smooth. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours, until heated through.
If desired, top with marshmallows and use peppermint sticks for stirrers.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 164 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

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