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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (Just 3 Ingredients!)

November 6, 2013 By Heidi 7 Comments

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This 3-ingredient homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe is so quick and easy to make, and makes the perfect, dreamy cup of creamy Hot Cocoa! You’ll never go back to store bought packets again!

Then… be sure to give this French Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix a try, too!

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Gift Idea

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

Nothing beats a warm cup of Hot Chocolate on a chilly day, right?

That’s why it’s time to meet your new favorite easy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe!

Amber writes: "I made my first batch. Why have I never done this!?!?!?! Delicious!!!"

Stock your pantry so you’re ready when those cocoa cravings hit, and make some extra to give as sweet little Mason Jar Gifts!

Gifts in a Jar are so easy to make, and SO fun to receive.

Plus your friends and family will LOVE this thoughtful Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe!

It also makes the cutest little hostess gifts to take along to your next party.

I’ll even show you how to package it up as a reindeer for sweet Christmas gifts this year!

What’s more… this homemade 3 ingredient cocoa mix gets bonus points for being so quick and easy to make!

Mix up just 3 dry ingredients and you’re done!

You can even add a fun twist to this homemade gift by making this French Vanilla Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar instead.

So are you ready to make yours?  You won’t believe how easy it is to make!

It’s time to stock your pantry for those cocoa cravings, and make some extra as a sweet little homemade gift!

Here’s what you need to make this sweet little Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar gift…

Related: 101 Gifts in a Jar Recipes

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe Gift

Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to whip up a batch of the best hot chocolate mix!

Here’s what you’ll need…

  • Cocoa Powder – the higher the quality, the more AMAZING the flavor!
  • Powdered Sugar – also known as confectioners sugar.
  • Salt

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

How to Make Hot Chocolate Mix

You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own homemade Hot Chocolate Mix without powdered milk.  It’s beyond easy!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Add your ingredients to a medium mixing bowl.  

2. Whisk until well combined.

3. Then transfer to an airtight container, mason jar with lid, or if giving as a gift… consider a cute mason jar mug with lid. And don’t forget the chocolate spoons!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

How Long Does Hot Chocolate Mix Last?

To determine how long this DIY Cocoa Mix will last, you’ll want to check the expiration date on your cocoa powder.

With a good expiration date on your cocoa, this mix can often last a year or even longer when stored in an airtight container in a cool cupboard or pantry.

Reindeer Hot Chocolate Bags

Hot Chocolate Reindeer Bags

Giving this cocoa mix as a Christmas gift?

You can even package it as adorable reindeer hot chocolate cones!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Add 8 tbsp. Cocoa Mix to clear, disposable piping icing bag.

2. Then cut off excess plastic at the top of the bag, a few inches above the cocoa mix, and fold and tape down in the back to seal the bag.

3. Pop that bag into a second icing bag, then pour in 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows.

4. Tie a pretty bow to seal up the bag, then add a brown or tan pipe cleaner and shape into antlers.

5. Using glue dots or hot glue, affix two wiggle eyes and a little red pom for a nose.

6. Add a tag stating: Hot Cocoa Mix for 2!  Split mix evenly between two mugs, then add 1 cup hot milk to each mug and stir.  Top with marshmallows and ENJOY!

Ryan writes: “Such a fun idea to give out to the neighbors.”

Rebecca writes: “Such an adorable idea for holiday party favors!”

How to Make Chocolate Covered Spoons for Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Covered Spoons

If you’re feeling fancy, you can even give some cute little chocolate covered spoons with your gift!

1. Melt 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, dip the lower part of each spoon in the chocolate mixture, then transfer to wax paper covered cookie sheet.

2. Melt 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips and stir until creamy. Drizzle over dark chocolate spoons using a mini squeeze bottle with narrow spout, or fork dipped in white chocolate and drizzled over.

3.. Place spoons in refrigerator, and let chocolate set as it cools… at least 1 hour.

4. You can wrap the end of the spoons up in a little cellophane or the end of a ziploc bag snipped off and tied with a pretty little bow.  So EASY!

5. This amount of chocolate should make around 20 spoons.  You can use Plastic Spoons or Stainless Spoons you pick up for a bargain price at Garage Sales, Thrift Stores, Walmart, etc.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Spoons

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar…

Stacey writes: “Made this and it was delicious. It was an attractive gift idea.”

Megan writes: “Love this!”

Amber writes: “I made my first batch. Why have I never done this!?!?!?! Delicious!!!”

Elena writes: “Such a perfect Christmas gift, plus so delicious!!!”

Kim writes: “Love this! A winner for sure!”

Rebecca writes: “A great gift idea for the holidays. And so easy too!”

Lisa writes: “Sometimes I add a touch of cinnamon”

Cindy writes: “Great idea! I’m thinking I may make it but put the ingredients in freezer baggies so it won’t be so expensive to ship to my family out of town.  I’m making cookie mixes in a jar and thinking of doing them the same way.”

Ryan writes: “These would be a great idea for neighbor gifts.”

Sharon writes: “I always took a big batch of mix when I went camping.”

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Gift Recipe


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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Once you try this Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe, you'll never go back to store bought packets again!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 9 tbsp. Hershey's Cocoa Powder (natural, unsweetened 100% cacao)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt

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. Hot Chocolate Mix into mug.
  • Stir well until mix dissolves, top with whip cream, and ENJOY!

Notes

If giving as a gift, spoon mix 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 a regular mouth lid.
Include a tag with the following instructions:
To make 1 serving, fill a mug with 1 cup Hot Whole Milk, and add 4 tbsp. Hot Chocolate Mix into mug. Stir well until it dissolves, top with whip cream, and Enjoy!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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So wasn’t that easy?

I know everyone will love receiving this sweet homemade gift.  Not only is it thoughtful, but it’s ridiculously delicious, too!

Now I have even more sweet gift ideas and recipe inspiration I know you’ll love.

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So have you tried this Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe yet?

Leave a comment & share!

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    • Stacy @Stacy Makes Cents says

      December 18, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      I made these for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
    • Bonny Lee says

      August 11, 2014 at 7:14 am

      I made up this mix last year, and took it to a gathering for people who wanted hot cocoa rather than coffee or tea. I put enough mix in a clear, disposable pastry bag, to make one serving of hot cocoa. Then I added some mini marshmallow on top of the mix. I tied off the bag, above the marshmallows with a few twists of a brown pipe cleaner, and then shaped them to look like antlers on a deer. I added 2 eyes, and a red pom pom to the point of the bag, to look like Rudolph’s nose.

      They were a big hit. Many people asked how to make them so they also could.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 11, 2014 at 11:37 pm

        What a cute idea, Bonny!

        Reply
    • Brittany says

      November 6, 2013 at 12:40 pm

      This is such a great gift idea! I am pinning this to save for later, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    • Karina says

      November 6, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
    • Beth Stagdon says

      November 6, 2013 at 11:56 am

      What a great gift to give to drop-in friends during the Christmas season.

      Reply
    • Lori Sipes says

      November 6, 2013 at 10:12 am

      This is also a perfect gift for your kids to make and
      give as Christmas Gifts!!!
      Thanks !!

      Reply

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