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A delicious homemade hot chocolate mix that you can enjoy all winter long! It’s easy to customize and creates perfectly rich, creamy hot cocoa every time.
Hot chocolate is a must during the cold season! Not only is it delicious, but it warms you from the core. Then try some great recipes like Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, and Mexican Hot Chocolate.
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homemade hot chocolate mix recipe
On cold days when you want a warm and comforting beverage, look no further than this homemade hot chocolate mix. With just a handful of pantry essentials, you can have delicious hot cocoa in minutes. This recipe is not only easy to make, but also easy to store and customize to your liking. It’s great because you can easily see what’s inside!
Whether you prefer your hot cocoa to be rich and strong, or lighter and sweeter, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Plus, this homemade hot chocolate mix makes a great gift for friends and family. (Because everyone loves a good hot chocolate!) It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Gather your ingredients, put on your comfy pajamas, and enjoy a mug of homemade hot cocoa. Here’s what you need:
Materials needed
Homemade hot chocolate mix is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients: powdered milk, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, powdered coffee creamer, and salt. Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below so you can make a batch in no time.
- Milk powder: (whole or fat freeThis adds creaminess and richness to your hot chocolate mix. It also helps stabilize the mix and prevent clumping.
- icing sugar: It adds sweetness and helps cocoa powder dissolve easily. The end result is completely smooth.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: This is the key to making flavorful hot chocolate. You can use regular unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch processed cocoa powder. Cocoa powder processed in the Netherlands is a little darker in color and less acidic.
- Powdered coffee creamer: This means that your hot chocolate mix will have a vanilla flavor. Creamer also helps make hot chocolate even creamier.
- salt: Adding salt to hot chocolate may seem like a strange thing to do, but it actually helps balance out the sweetness and bring out other flavors. All you need is a pinch!
How to make homemade hot chocolate mix
Make your own custom-batch hot chocolate mix in minutes! Perfect as a gift or for any time you have a sweet tooth.
- combine: In a large bowl, add the milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, powdered coffee creamer, and salt. Whisk together until combined.
- shop: Dry mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- making hot chocolate: To make hot cocoa, pour 1/3 cup hot chocolate mix into a mug, add 11/2 cups hot milk and stir. You can also use non-dairy milk. You can also use water, but milk works best.
- enjoy: Please enjoy with whipped cream topping as desired.
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Add-ins and toppings
Customizing your hot chocolate mix is the most important part of the entire process. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- Add your favorite chocolate: Add 1 1/2 cups of finely chopped chocolate or white chocolate chips. It dissolves in hot milk for a rich flavor. You can also make butterscotch chips for a fun variation.
- peppermint candy: I love adding a little peppermint candy. Melts into hot chocolate, giving it the perfect holiday flavor.
- spices: Comfortable and warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
- excerpt: Add flavorful extracts such as hazelnut, peppermint, and vanilla and stir. It goes well even with a small amount, so start with a small amount and adjust accordingly!
- topping: Marshmallows (mini or regular), whipped cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, crushed Oreos, toffee bits, you name it!
![A delicious homemade hot chocolate mix that you can enjoy all winter long! It's easy to customize and creates perfectly rich, creamy hot cocoa every time. Pour a spoonful of hot chocolate mix into the mug.](https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hot-chocolate-mix-1200x1799.jpg)
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Perfect as a gift.
I love making homemade hot chocolate mixes for my neighbors during the holidays. All you need to do is take some small airtight jars, seal them, and decorate them with a festive ribbon. No one can resist good hot cocoa. If you want more fun (and delicious) gift ideas, these Homemade Hot His Chocolate His Bombs are also a great option.
How long does homemade hot chocolate mix last?
As long as it’s in a sealed container, hot chocolate mix can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. You can use it all winter long!
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Add milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, powdered coffee creamer, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk together until combined.
The dry mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
To make hot cocoa, pour 1/3 cup hot chocolate mix into a mug, add 11/2 cups hot milk and stir. You can also use non-dairy milk. You can also use water, but milk works best.
Top with whipped cream if you like and enjoy.
Provided by: 1.5cupcalorie: 65kcalcarbohydrates: 9gprotein: 7gfat: 0.1gSaturated fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated fats: 0.01gMonounsaturated fats: 0.04gcholesterol: Fourmgsodium: 96mgpotassium: 322mgsugar: 9gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 1mgcalcium: 227mgiron: 0.1mg
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a rough guide.