Are you ready to take your hot cocoa to the next toasty level? This easy French Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix recipe 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!
7tbspCocoa Powder(Natural, unsweetened 100% cacao. Use Hershey's, Ghirardelli or 365 Organic Cocoa Powder for best flavor!)
3/4cup Powdered Sugar
1pinchSalt
Instructions
Gather your French vanilla hot cocoa mix ingredients.
Add all ingredients to medium mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined.
Then store your vanilla hot chocolate powder 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. French Vanilla Cocoa Mix into mug.
Stir well until mix dissolves, top with whip cream, and ENJOY!
Notes
Yield: 1 2/3 cups (or about six 4 tablespoon servings)Storage Tips: How long your cocoa mix will last will depend on the expiration date of both your coffee creamer powder and cocoa powder. I also recommend storing your vanilla cocoa mix in an airtight container in a cool cupboard or pantry.Prep Ahead Instructions:
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.
Gift Instructions:Include a tag with the following instructions:
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!
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.