Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

 Never use store-bought hot chocolate mix again! Seriously don’t do it. Homemade hot cocoa mix is much too easy to make yourself and superior is flavor!

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I am beginning a kick of making things myself that I would normally purchase without a second thought at the store. Vanilla extract was the first thing I tackled, and that too was ridiculously easy. Today I have homemade hot cocoa for your viewing (and soon-to-be tasting) pleasure. What I love about this recipe is that it uses both chocolate and white chocolate to add some depth of flavor.

Honestly, the best part about making homemade hot cocoa mix is that you can change it to your tastes. Don’t like white chocolate? Use regular chocolate chips. Prefer a sugar free hot chocolate mix? Use your favorite sugar replacement.

For my brother’s birthday right before Christmas, I put some of the mix and mini marshmallows into a festive bag and purchased a penguin mug (his favorite animal) to go along with it. I originally intended the baggie to be inside the mug, but ended up giving him more mix instead of a prettier presentation (I wouldn’t have been able to fit in as much with the bag squished up inside the mug as you can see in the older photos down below). This could be changed up for any holiday!

The rest of the mix I saved to enjoy for myself O:-). You could also make your own marshmallows. I skipped this option only because I wanted to ensure a longer shelf life when combined with the homemade hot cocoa mix, hence why I opts for mini marshmallows instead. But would be the perfect addition for gifting a single serving portion!

Other Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Flavors:

• Brownie Batter
• Cake Batter White Chocolate
• Chai
• Cinnamon
• Dark Chocolate
• Malted
• Peanut Butter
• Red Velvet
• Salted Caramel

Post updated 12/13/2024, photos above and below are the originals.

HOMEMADE HOT COCOA MIX

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Yield: 2 Dozen Servings Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-1/2 cups cocoa powder
• 1-1/2 cups* white chocolate chips
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Working in two batches, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until the chocolate is finely ground.
3. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
4. To make hot cocoa, put 1/3 cup of the cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot milk. Top with
   whipped cream or miniature marshmallows.

Notes

*About one 12 oz. bag.

Source: Adapted from Brown Eyed Baker.