Rich & Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (The Ultimate Pantry Staple & Gift Recipe)
Make your own rich and creamy hot cocoa mix using simple pantry staples. This easy recipe is perfect for keeping on hand all winter or packaging as a thoughtful homemade food gift in a jar.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 3 cups of mix (approx. 16 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (use high quality for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder (optional, for extra depth)
Instructions
- Gather all your dry ingredients: powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla powder if you are using it.
- Place all ingredients into a large bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly for at least one minute. You must break up all the cocoa powder clumps to ensure a smooth mix.
- Transfer the finished hot cocoa mix to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry pantry for up to six months.
- To prepare one serving, mix 3 tablespoons of the dry mix with 1 cup of hot milk or hot water. Whisk until fully dissolved and enjoy your cozy drink.
Notes
- For a richer, creamier cup, heat milk instead of water when preparing your drink.
- If you want to make this a gift, layer the dry ingredients in a decorative mason jar. Attach a tag with the preparation instructions (3 Tbsp mix per 1 cup hot liquid).
- If you prefer a recipe with dry milk for extra creaminess, you can substitute 1 cup of the powdered sugar with 1 cup of non-fat dry milk powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Tbsp mix
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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