Hot chocolate mix is easy to make at home, just get out your food processor and a few simple ingredients. Then you can store it in a jar so you are ready when you need a hot delicious chocolaty drink.

jars of hot chocolate mix tied up with measuring spoons and instructions for making hot cocoa, ready to be gifted.

Make a jar of homemade hot chocolate mix to give to friends and more to keep for yourself. Then you are just a little warm milk or water away from a steamy mug of hot cocoa. It is ready to warm you up at a moment’s notice!

About the Recipe

This recipe was originally shared back in December of 2015. I know most of you didn’t know I existed back then, so I thought it was past time to dust it off and share it with you again.

It is fabulous because this mix is so simple to make and stores well. Then you can have a mug of homemade hot chocolate any time.

You only need a few simple ingredients and a food processor and you are ready to go. Then put your mix in jars or gifting or storing.

A cute jar filled with this chocolaty goodness makes a great holiday gift for friends, neighbors, coworkers and teachers. Just include a cute tag with instructions for making a cup of cocoa and you are done!

Ingredients including chocolate bar, sugar, powdered sugar, powdered milk, and cocoa powder ready to be made into hot cocoa mix.

glass mugs with hot chocolate mix powder in them.

Add some chocolate dipped Rudolph marshmallows or easy snowman marshmallows for an extra super cute gift. Or display them all for a festive hot cocoa bar at a winter party.

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No matter how you decide to serve it, you will be glad you had the foresight to make some yummy mix to have on hand. After all a sip of warm creamy hot chocolate makes a cold winter day a lot easier to take!

Turning Your Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Into A Mug of Cocoa

When it is time to enjoy it, all you have to do is measure out a few tablespoons full and add boiling water. A quick stir and your mug is ready to be enjoyed or topped with your favorite additions.

Mini marshmallows are a classic addition to a nice mug of hot chocolate, but crushed candy canes are tasty as well. You can try whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon as well.

small glass mug with hot cocoa and mini marshmallows.

glass mugs of hot chocolate with marshmallows.

You can also add some of these ingredients to you jar if you plan to give the mix away. You are giving the gift of nostalgia without the preservatives or artificial flavors.

If you find yourself with leftover hot chocolate mix when winter is over, don’t despair. You can turn it into hot chocolate cookies, hot chocolate mix pudding or hot chocolate mix ice cream!

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

This hot cocoa mix recipe is perfect for gift giving during the holiday season. It is also perfect for having on hand when you want to make yourself a quick cup of hot cocoa.

Prep: 5

Cook: 0

Total: 5

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

To Make the Mix

Chop 4 ounces chocolate in the food processor until you have small chunks.
Add ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ⅔ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt, and 1½ cups powdered milk. Process until it is a fine powder and well mixed.
Store in an airtight container or mason jar until ready to use.

To Make Hot Chocolate

Add 4-5 T of hot chocolate mix into 8 oz boiling hot water. Stir until dissolved and enjoy!

Notes

Use your favorite bar of chocolate. We usually use milk or German chocolate. But feel free to play with dark chocolate if you would like.

For a richer cup of cocoa, use hot milk instead of water.