Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This homemade hot cocoa mix recipe is perfect for warming you up on a cold night. Better than store bought, make it in bulk and share with friends and family!
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Hot cocoa is a favorite of mine because I am not much of a coffee drinker. And let’s be honest…
I love marshmallow and whipped cream!
The store bought nonsense is for the birds which is why I prefer to make mine homemade.
AND…This way I can make a milk chocolate or a dark chocolate version without worrying about what’s available at the grocery store.
Use it to make these hot cocoa cookies, this crockpot hot chocolate for your holiday parties, this hot cocoa dip, and this peppermint hot cocoa for family movie nights.
See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient notes
Milk powder – Regular instant dry milk powder is perfect. You can opt for a fat free or whole milk version.
Cocoa powder – Use high quality cocoa powder as it makes all the difference. Substitute dark chocolate powder if you like.
This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe will just make a basic hot cocoa. But we all know that the real fun is in the garnishes and toppings!
Hot Cocoa Toppings
- chocolate chips (white, semi sweet, milk, or dark)
- mini marshmallows
- whipped cream
- cinnamon
- peppermint extract
- candy canes
- chocolate wafer straws (Pirouline)
- sprinkles
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How To Make Hot Cocoa Mix
- In a large bowl, sift powdered sugar and instant powdered milk together.
- Sift in cocoa powder and granulated sugar.
- Whisk together until evenly combined.
- Store in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in a cool, dry, place until ready to enjoy.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.
This recipe is perfect for making hot cocoa mix in bulk!
I like to portion mine out in cute little mason jars with a tag and instructions. These little gifts are perfect to hand out to my neighbors!
To make a mug of hot cocoa, add ⅓ cup of homemade hot cocoa mix in a mug, stir in 1 cup hot milk, and add your favorite toppings!
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Tips For No Leftovers
- Use good quality cocoa powder. It makes all the difference.
- You can use low-fat instant milk powder but I like the full fat stuff!
- Measure your ingredients before sifting as it changes the volume.
- Place the mix in the mug and then add the warm milk. It will keep the clumps at bay.
- You can make the your hot chocolate with hot water but I prefer milk. It makes it much creamier and yummier!
- To mix the ingredients, you can add them all to a food processor and pulse a few times. This will also aerate the mixture but it’s not necessary.
If you love this recipe as much as I do, please write a five-star review in the comment section below. Thanks!
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups instant powdered milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips white, milk or semi-sweet
- Mini marshmallows
- Peppermint extract
Instructions
- To make hot chocolate mix
- In a large mixing bowl, sift powdered sugar. Sift instant milk powder on top of powdered sugar.
- Sift cocoa powder on top or milk. Whisk together.
- Whisk in granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- Store in airtight container or jar for up to 3 months
- To make hot cocoa
- add ⅓ cup of mix in a mug.
- Stir in 1 cup warm milk until mixed.
- Garnish with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Use good quality cocoa powder. It makes all the difference.
- You can use low-fat instant milk powder but I like the full fat stuff!
- Measure your ingredients before sifting as it changes the volume.
- Place the mix in the mug and then add the warm milk. It will keep the clumps at bay.
- You can make the your hot chocolate with hot water but I prefer milk. It makes it much creamier and yummier!
- To mix the ingredients, you can add them all to a food processor and pulse a few times. This will also aerate the mixture but it’s not necessary.
Nutrition
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This hot cocoa mix is so good! I love the fact that it doesn’t have all the additives of store bought. Really great with a splash of Bailey’s!
Thank you so much!