Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
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!
Servings: 6 servings (4 tbsp each)
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
Yield: 1 1/2 cups (or six 4 tablespoon servings)
Storage Tips: 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.
Hot Chocolate Mix Gift Instructions: If you are making this as a hot chocolate mix in a jar recipe, follow these instructions:
1. Spoon hot chocolate 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.
2. 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!
FAQ's: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
