Are you ready to take your hot cocoa to the next toasty level? This easy French Vanilla Hot Chocolate is your answer! It’s the snuggly winter hug-in-a-mug you never knew you needed! Stock your pantry so it will be ready to go for your next snow day, or surprise your friends with this cozy concoction!
Nothing beats a cup of velvety hot cocoa on a chilly day, right?
It’s the tastiest way to warm up!
But if you’re wondering how to elevate your cup of cocoa, this 5-Ingredient French Vanilla Hot Chocolate is for YOU!
Leanne writes: "I just made this. And it is DELICIOUS!"
This creamy, dreamy hot chocolate mix with french vanilla creamer is such a game changer!
Mix some up to keep in your pantry, and make some more to give as Gifts in a Jar!
It’s beyond delicious, and makes such a fabulous homemade gift!
Plus, when you package it up in mason jars or mason jar mugs, it makes the perfect little festive gifts for family, friends, neighbors and coworkers!
Then… check even more gifts off your list when you also make this amazing Classic Hot Cocoa Mix!
So what are you waiting for?
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy French Vanilla Hot Chocolate Recipe…
Related: Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
How Do You Add Flavor To Hot Chocolate?
Well… it’s actually so simple.
You’ll just need powdered French Vanilla Coffee Creamer to add a rich and delicious vanilla flavor to your cup of cocoa.
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST French Vanilla Cocoa Mix!
- French Vanilla Coffee Creamer Powder – Coffee Mate brand works great!
- Cocoa Powder – Natural, unsweetened 100% cacao. Use Hershey’s, Ghirardelli or 365 Organic Cocoa Powder for best flavor!
- Powdered Sugar – to sweeten it up.
- Salt – I like to use Sea Salt
- Whole Milk – you can skip this if making up mix for later.
How to Make French Vanilla Hot Chocolate
You won’t believe how quick and easy this mix is to make!
Here’s what you’ll do…
- First you’ll add all of your ingredients to a medium mixing bowl, and then just whisk until they’re well combined.
- Spoon your mix into a 16 oz. mason jar (or cute mason jar mug if you’ll be giving as a gift).
- As you spoon your mixture into the jar, just tap down gently on the counter to help the contents settle into the jar. Then affix your lid, and you’re done!
- If giving as a gift, you can also include a little tag that says… “To make 1 serving, fill a mug with 1 cup Hot Whole Milk, and add 4 tbsp. French Vanilla Cocoa Mix into mug. Stir well until it dissolves, top with whip cream, and Enjoy!”
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
You can even add some cute little chocolate covered spoons to your Mason Jar Gift.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Spoons
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this recipe…
Angie writes: “Turned out great!”
Leanne writes: “I just made this. And it is DELICIOUS!”
Elizabeth writes: “It was fantastic!”
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French Vanilla Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 7 1/2 tbsp French Vanilla Coffee Creamer Powder
- 7 tbsp Cocoa Powder, (Natural, unsweetened 100% cacao. Use Hershey's, Ghirardelli or 365 Organic Cocoa Powder for best flavor!)
- 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup Whole Milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to medium mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined.
- To make 1 serving, fill a mug with 1 cup Hot Whole Milk, then add 4 tbsp. French Vanilla Cocoa Mix into mug.
- Stir well until mix dissolves, top with whip cream, and ENJOY!
Notes
- Skip the milk, and add dry ingredients to bowl.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Then spoon dry ingredients into a 16 oz. regular mouth mason jar or mason jar mug.
- As you spoon the mixture into the jar, occasionally tap jar down on counter to help contents settle in jar.
- Then top jar with regular mouth mason jar lid.
- To make 1 serving, fill a mug with 1 cup Hot Whole Milk, and add 4 tbsp. French Vanilla Cocoa Mix into mug. Â Stir well until it dissolves, top with whip cream, and Enjoy!
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All these drinks look really tempting.
Thank you
You’re very welcome, Delphine. 🙂
This sounds soooo good. Going to make jars for all my grands and make an ornament for them for Christmas. Thank you so much.
You’re very welcome… that sounds like a lovely idea!