This homemade malted hot cocoa mix is so easy to make. All it takes is 5 ingredients and bowl. Just add hot milk or water later and you will be sipping rich and delicious hot chocolate all winter long.

Glass mug of malted hot cocoa with mini marshmallows on top with jars of more homemade malted hot cocoa mix in the background.

If you like chocolate malts, you are going to love the malted hot cocoa. It has those caramelly notes and extra richness without any extra effort.

We love a good hot chocolate recipe around here. We have been making our own hot chocolate mix and white hot chocolate mix for years.

I had some extra malted milk powder after making chocolate malt cookies in a jar and I just knew it would be a great addition to hot chocolate. It is wonderful in milkshakes after all, why not bring it into our winter drink repertoire?

Let me tell you, that was a wonderful decision. This hot cocoa is so good!

Mug of malted hot chocolate with marshmallows next to 3 pint jars of homemade hot chocolate mix.

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

Usually I prefer hot chocolate made with milk because it is richer and has a better mouthfeel. This mix gives you all of that even when you make it with hot water.

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The best part is, all you need is a mixing bowl and a whisk to make it. Usually we need a blender or food processor to get the chocolate bars into a fine powder.

This is truly a hot cocoa recipe that gets all of its chocolate flavor from cocoa powder. So, it is even easier to make and more affordable too.

Three glass pint jars filled with malted hot chocolate mix with a tag and measuring spoon tied to one, ready to be given as a homemade edible gift.

Mug of malted hot cocoa next to jars of homemade malted hot chocolate mix.

As written, one batch makes 6 cups of mix or about 24 mugs of hot cocoa. Keep them all for yourself or give a couple of jars as a tasty gift. Anyone would be happy to get some!

Ingredient Notes

If you can find whole milk powdered milk, that will give you a richer hot chocolate. I love using it in recipes like this. If you have non-fat milk powder, it will still be good just not as rich.
Make sure you use malted milk powder, not the malt you use for baking things like bagels.

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Homemade Malted Hot Cocoa Mix

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings (6 cups of mix)

Malted hot cocoa is a rich, comforting beverage that blends cozy hot cocoa with the distinctive, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor of malted milk powder. It evokes a nostalgic taste similar to classic malted milkshakes, but is served warm. This mix is easy to make and will let you get that feeling all winter long. It also makes a great gift, so be sure to make plenty!

Prep: 5

Cook: 0

Total: 5

Equipment

Ingredients

To Make Hot Cocoa

▢ ¼ cup malted hot cocoa mix (4 Tablespoons) or to taste
▢ 1 cup hot water or milk

Instructions

Make The Mix

Put all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until the mixture is uniform and clump free.
Transfer to airtight containers or jars until ready to use.

Make Hot Cocoa

Stir about ¼ cup malted hot cocoa mix into 1 cup hot water or milk. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or your favorite toppings.