Hot Cocoa Mix

This Hot Cocoa Mix is the ultimate recipe to have on hand during the holiday season and all winter long. It is easy to make and store – all you need to do is mix it with milk when you want some hot chocolate!

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This hot chocolate mix recipe is one of my favorites to have on hand. Making this mix ahead of time ensures that you can have a glass of hot cocoa whenever you want. Throw away that store-bought hot cocoa and make this recipe! It’s even a great gift to give for Christmas.

Overhead view of baking ingredients on a white surface: a bowl of powdered sugar, a bowl of chocolate chips, a small bowl of salt, a bowl of cocoa powder, and a bowl of cornstarch. Each ingredient is labeled in bold text.

Ingredients Needed

Cocoa Powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder (you could use dutch-process cocoa for a richer chocolate flavor).
Powdered Sugar: Also known as confectioners sugar
Chocolate Chips: You’ll need to freeze them – the chocolate chips add such a richness to the mix.
Cornstarch: Works as a thickening agent for the hot chocolate.

How to make Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Place chocolate chips in a small bowl and freeze for 10 minutes. Then pulse the frozen chips in a food processor until they’re small bits.
Whisk chocolate chips bits with cocoa, powdered sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
Place mix in a large jar or airtight container.
To make hot chocolate: add hot milk (regular milk or nondairy milk) and 2 tablespoons mix to a mug. Stir and serve immediately.

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A clear glass mug filled with creamy hot chocolate, topped with a light froth and specks of cocoa. It sits on a gray surface near a jar and some marshmallows.

EXPERT TIPS

You can make about 4 cups of hot cocoa from this recipe. If you want more on hand, you can double the recipe.
I love to top this recipe with whipped cream or mini marshmallows.
You can also add a little cinnamon if you’d like as well.

FAQs

How do you store this recipe?

Put the mix in a sealed container and store it in the pantry or on the counter.

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

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Hot Cocoa Mix is so easy to make – keep it all winter long and serve it with milk for a delicious warm drink with whipped cream or marshmallows!

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Yield 24 servings

Serving Size 1 serving

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Ingredients

¾ cup chocolate chips
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch

To make hot chocolate:

2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix
1 cup milk

Instructions

Place chocolate chips in a small bowl and freeze for 10 minutes. Then pulse the frozen chips in a food processor until they’re small bits.
Whisk chocolate chips bits with cocoa, powdered sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
Place mix in a large jar or airtight container.
To make hot chocolate: add hot milk and 2 tablespoons mix to a mug. Stir and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Makes about 4 cups hot cocoa mix or 24 servings

Recipe Nutrition

Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword easy drink

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