Description
Indulge in the cozy comfort of a warm cup of homemade hot cocoa with this easy-to-make hot cocoa mix recipe. Perfect for chilly days or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Mix:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for smoother texture)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then whisk in powdered milk, salt, and cornstarch.
- Add Optional Chocolate: Stir in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Store: Transfer mix to airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
- To Make Hot Cocoa: Add 1/4 cup mix to a mug, pour in hot milk or water, and stir until smooth. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- Enhance with ground cinnamon or cayenne for flavor variations.
- Great for gifting during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup mix
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
