Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix is a cozy, make-ahead treat for chilly days. It’s smooth, rich, and made with simple pantry ingredient - perfect for gifting or keeping ready for quick mugs of cocoa all winter long.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups nonfat powdered dry milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla powder (optional but so good!)
- ¼ teaspoon fine grained salt
Instructions
- OPTIONAL: Toast the powdered milk. To do this, preheat oven to 300°F. Spread the powdered milk in a 1/4-inch thick layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes. If it clumps up, which is likely, you may need to pulse the toasted powdered milk in a food processor so it is powdery again.3 cups nonfat powdered dry milk
- Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor. Pulse to evenly combine. This can also be done in a large bowl with a whisk, although you will want to sift through a fine mesh sieve so there aren't clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-6 months.3 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup dutch process cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons vanilla powder, ¼ teaspoon fine grained salt
- To make hot chocolate from the mix, add 4-6 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix to a mug and fill the rest of the way with about 1 cup of hot milk or hot water. Hot water works fine, but the hot chocolate won't be as creamy and rich. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Notes
- For richer flavor, toast the powdered milk at 300°F for 20 minutes before mixing.
- Use both regular and Dutch process cocoa for depth and smoothness.
- Mix with hot milk instead of water for a creamier cup.
- Double or triple the recipe to keep a jar on hand all season or gift to friends.
- Add marshmallows or crushed peppermint for a fun gift jar version.
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix: Add 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon with the other hot chocolate ingredients.
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix: Try finely crushing 8-10 peppermint candy canes and adding them to them mix for a minty flavor.
- For more flavor variations, replace 1 cup of the nonfat powdered dry milk with 1 cup of flavored powdered coffee creamer instead.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-6 months.
- Keep away from humidity to prevent clumping.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg
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