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

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces chocolate
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups powdered milk
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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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg
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