Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe {Easy & Delicious}
This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes and make a great homemade gift for the holidays!
In the winter we drink A LOT of hot chocolate. We have hot chocolate game nights, movie nights, and really any time my kids are cold they will ask for a cup of cocoa.
I knew I wanted to make my own homemade hot cocoa mix this year and I love knowing all the ingredients in this homemade mix. A lot of times the store bought mixes are filled with preservatives and ingredients I don’t enjoy, so this has made me feel so much better about the amount of hot chocolate we consume 🙂
I also love how easy it is to prepare and I just need to add the mix to a cup of hot water and top with some marshmallows or a candy cane for a cozy winter treat.
This big batch of hot cocoa mix is a great homemade staple in the winter time and lasts us many months!
We also love to make a batch of the hot chocolate mix to put in mason jars and give as gifts to friends and neighbors. Find a cute mug, add some candy canes or mini marshmallows with a small bag of the hot cocoa mix and it makes a perfect homemade gift for Christmas!
My husband and I tried so many different versions of this mix and we know you will love this recipe. It is the perfect balance of rich chocolate and sweetness and makes a delicious cup of hot chocolate!
Ingredients
- Whole milk powder – You can also use non-fat milk powder, however the cocoa may be less creamy
- Granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Dutch processed cocoa – You can find this in most grocery stores! I highly recommend using dutch processed cocoa over regular cocoa because it has a rich chocolate flavor and has a less acidic aftertaste compared to regular unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Salt
How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together.
If desired you can put the mix in a food processor to remove any clumps and make a finer powder. You can also use a sifter to do this same thing!
My daughter didn’t know what a sifter was, so we used this method so she could try it out 🙂
Add 3 tablespoons to a cup of hot water and enjoy!
You can store the hot cocoa mix in an airtight container for up to a year.
We love this homemade hot chocolate recipe and know you will too! If you enjoy the recipe please leave a rating or comment below – we love to hear from you!
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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
This homemade hot cocoa mix is delicious and easy to make! It is creamy and makes a delicious cup of hot chocolate for cozy winter nights!
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk powder
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cup dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together all of the ingredients.
- If desired, you can sift the mixture into another bowl to remove any clumps and make a finer hot chocolate powder. You could also use a food processor to create a fine powder if desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Add 3 tbsp to 8 oz of hot water and enjoy!
Notes
I highly recommend using dutch processed cocoa powder, it has a rich flavor and not as much acidity as unsweetened cocoa powder.
I also recommend trying to find whole milk powder for this recipe. Non-fat milk powder will also work, but it may lose some of the creaminess we love.
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