Creamy and rich, this homemade hot chocolate mix is perfect for cuddling up during cold months or gifting to those you love most!
Hot Cocoa Mix
This is the best hot chocolate mix because it’s super easy to make, and it makes a delicious cup of hot chocolate!
There are few things better than a nice cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter night when you’re craving something sweet. It’s the perfect treat to help warm yourself up!
Why You’ll Love this Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe:
- Super Simple: This easy recipe only requires four simple ingredients! It couldn’t be more straightforward than that. Mix, save, and serve with hot water or milk when ready!
- Classic Taste: This mix is rich with decadent chocolate flavor. This creamy hot chocolate will taste just as good (if not better) as what you might find at your local grocery store. It makes for a perfect gift too!
This mix is so easy, so make up a big batch, and save it for those cold nights or snow days. And the kids will absolutely love a warm cup with marshmallows when they get home from school.
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How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
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- First, take a large bowl and mix together all of the ingredients.
- To make the hot chocolate, add 1/3 cup of the mix to milk or water.
- Then serve with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy!
Ingredient Notes
- Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and dissolves better than granulated sugar.
- Powdered Instant Milk: Also known as nonfat dry milk. Adds creaminess to the cocoa mix.
- Powdered Coffee Creamer: Adds richness. Choose a flavored powdered coffee creamer for seasonal cocoa mixes.
- Cocoa Powder: Gives this hot chocolate mix its rich, chocolaty flavor. Use whatever cocoa powder you prefer, as long as it is unsweetened.
You can use whatever cocoa powder you have on hand, as long as it is unsweetened. Choose natural cocoa powder for a more natural taste, and use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a smoother taste.
No! Although hot chocolate powder does contain cocoa powder, it also has extra sugar and dried dairy that will spell disaster for your baked goods!
You can use either! For a creamier cocoa, use whole milk. For a lighter cup, use plain water.
A hot cup of cocoa goes well with these fudgy brownies or these chocolate chunk cookies!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
This homemade hot chocolate recipe makes for a great homemade gift during the holiday season! Just store in airtight mason jars and tie in a festive holiday ribbon with a sweet note to go along with their sweet hot cocoa mix. Make sure to let them know if they keep their homemade cocoa mix in the airtight container, the mix can last up to seven months at room temperature.
Make Ahead Instructions
This homemade hot chocolate mix is made from shelf-stable ingredients, so it is a great make-ahead recipe. It will keep in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months, so it is a great recipe to make in bulk and gift to friends!
Storage Instructions
Store homemade hot chocolate mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Variations
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper for Mexican hot chocolate mix.
- Add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for pumpkin spice hot chocolate mix.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt for salted hot chocolate mix.
- Add ¼ cup of instant espresso or coffee granules for mocha hot chocolate mix.
- Use flavored instant coffee creamer, such as hazelnut, french vanilla, or vanilla caramel to add flavor.
- Add ¼ cup of chocolate chips flavored baking chips, such as caramel, butterscotch, peanut butter, or mint to add flavor!
Toppings
- Mini marshmallows
- Marshmallow fluff
- Whipped cream
- Coarse sea salt
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate chips
- Flavored baking chips
- Toffee bits
- Sprinkles
- Peppermint sticks/candy canes
- Cinnamon sticks/ground cinnamon
Scaling Up
This recipe makes about 4½ cups of mix, or just about 14 servings. Easily scale up the recipe and portion into mason jars to give as festive holiday gifts!
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar 226 grams
- 1½ cups powdered instant milk (nonfat dry milk) 126 grams
- ½ cup powdered coffee creamer 42 grams
- ½ cup cocoa powder 42 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.2 cups powdered sugar, 1½ cups powdered instant milk (nonfat dry milk), ½ cup powdered coffee creamer, ½ cup cocoa powder
- To make the hot chocolate, add ⅓ cup of the mix to 1 cup of milk or water. (Add more mix if you want it richer.)
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper for Mexican hot chocolate mix.
- Add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for pumpkin spice hot chocolate mix.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt for salted hot chocolate mix.
- Add ¼ cup of instant espresso or coffee granules for mocha hot chocolate mix.
- Use flavored instant coffee creamer, such as hazelnut, french vanilla, or vanilla caramel to add flavor.
- Add ¼ cup of chocolate chips flavored baking chips, such as caramel, butterscotch, peanut butter, or mint to add flavor!
- Top prepared hot chocolate with mini marshmallows, marshmallow fluff, whipped cream, coarse sea salt, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, flavored baking chips, toffee bits, sprinkles, peppermint sticks/candy canes, or cinnamon sticks/ground cinnamon.
- Nutritional information is for the powder only, not prepared hot chocolate with milk.
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