Forget the bland, pre-packaged mixes – this season, step up your cocoa game with the best hot chocolate made from ingredients you probably already have on hand. Plus, this mix can be stored for ...

Whether it’s true hot chocolate — solid chocolate melted into milk or cream — or hot cocoa — sugar and cocoa powder frothed with milk — it’s your best beverage defense against winter.

Put the cocoa powder in a medium bowl ... you might need to soak the cooking pot with hot soapy water before making this recipe.