This 3-ingredient Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is so quick and easy to make, and serves up the perfect dreamy, creamy cup of hot cocoa! It’s so good, you’ll never go back to store bought packets again! So do yourself a hot cocoa favor… and stock your pantry, then make some extra to give as sweet little gifts!
Today you get to pamper your cocoa cravings in the most deliciously EASY way possible.
Using a homemade hot chocolate mix recipe that serves up spectacular chocolatey goodness with each and every gourmet sip!
Amber writes: "I made my first batch. Why have I never done this!?!?!?! Delicious!!!"
Seriously, who needs bland, boring store bought cocoa when you can upgrade your day with this massively indulgent cocoa delight?!?
So do yourself a chocolatey favor and make up a batch today.
Then when your late night cocoa cravings strike, you can snuggle up with the ultimate cocoa delight… in just minutes!
You can even make some extra to give as gifts. Gifts in a Jar Recipes like this and my French Vanilla Hot Cocoa Mix make ideal homemade gifts.
Plus, your friends and family will LOVE receiving this fabulously festive hot chocolate mix in a jar. It also makes the cutest little Inexpensive Hostess Gift to take along to your next party.
I’ll even show you how to package it up as a reindeer to give as sweet little Frugal Christmas Gifts.
This homemade hot chocolate mix also gets extra bonus points for being so quick and easy to make.
Just mix up just 3 dry ingredients and you’re done. It really is that easy!
So go ahead and nourish your cocoa cravings in style.
Your taste buds will thank you… and so will everyone else!
Ingredients
With this old fashioned hot chocolate mix recipe, you’ll just need 3 simple ingredients to create the most heavenly hot chocolate DIY mix.
- Cocoa Powder – the higher the quality, the more AMAZING the flavor, just like when you make my Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe! My favorites are Whole Foods 365 Organic, Ghirardelli, or 100% Hershey’s Cocoa.
- Powdered Sugar – also known as confectioners sugar.
- Salt – to bring out the rich flavors.
No powdered milk is needed, as you’ll be adding fresh milk when making your cup of cocoa. Trust me… the flavor will be SO much better this way. Both my Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe and Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate prove that point deliciously!
How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
You won’t believe how easy it is to make the BEST hot chocolate mix recipe 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 or mason jar with lid.
4. If you are making this homemade hot chocolate mix in a jar recipe for gift giving, consider a cute mason jar mug with lid. I’ll even show you how to make chocolate spoons, or package it up as a reindeer below!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storage Tips
So how long does hot chocolate mix last? To determine how long your hot chocolate DIY 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.
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 how to do it…
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!”
Hot Chocolate Stirrers
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 Thrift Stores, with Walmart Grocery Deals, or with the help of my Garage Sale Tips for Success.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy homemade chocolate mix recipe…
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!!!”
Debbie writes: “Came out great!”
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.”
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
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Ingredients
- 9 tbsp. Cocoa Powder, (natural, unsweetened 100% cacao)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Gather your hot chocolate mix ingredients.
- Add all ingredients to medium mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined.
- Then store your homemade hot chocolate mix in an airtight container until you are ready to use it. (I like to store mine in mason jars)
- 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
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I made these for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
You’re very welcome… these would make lovely little Christmas gifts!
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.
What a cute idea, Bonny!
This is such a great gift idea! I am pinning this to save for later, thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks!
You’re very welcome! 🙂
What a great gift to give to drop-in friends during the Christmas season.
That’s such a lovely idea, Beth!
This is also a perfect gift for your kids to make and
give as Christmas Gifts!!!
Thanks !!
That’s so true… this would be so fun to mix up with the kids and give as sweet little gifts from them!