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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

February 1, 2021 by GG 19 Comments

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jar of hot chocolate mix with mug and whipped cream and text overlay
hot chocolate mix and mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles and text overlay

With just four ingredients, including a secret ingredient, you will have a Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix on hand to enjoy. Just add hot water and you’ll be sipping on a cup of creamy instant hot chocolate in just minutes.

homemade hot chocolate mix in a jar with mug of hot cocoa

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

When it’s cold outside and you need something to warm you up, there’s no need to run out to the store. Simply have some Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in your pantry and you’ll be cozy and warm in just a matter of minutes.

With just four ingredients, our from scratch recipe is easy to make and will last in an airtight container for several weeks.

A delicious way to show your love on Valentine’s Day is with a simmering cup of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles, because really, chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, agree?

jar filled with instant hot cocoa mix and measuring cup

Jar filled with instant hot cocoa mix and measuring cup

Best Hot Chocolate Mix

No more buying expensive hot chocolate mix, filled with so much sugar, from the grocery store. Now you can control how much sugar you’ll have in your warm chocolate drink. Homemade is so much better than store-bought, for sure!

Cocoa powder, confectioners’ sugar, powdered dry milk, and the magic ingredient, cornstarch, come together with hot water or hot milk for the best cup of hot chocolate ever!

And why is cornstarch the secret ingredient you ask? Cornstarch will give your warm drink a creamy, silky mouth feel and that’s what makes this the best homemade hot cocoa mix recipe ever.

And if you love hot chocolate then you need to try our Italian Hot Chocolate recipe. It’s like  nothing you’ve ever had before, unless of course you’ve been to Italy and indulged. It’s so thick you may even need a spoon to “drink” it.

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Hot Chocolate FAQ’s

Do you make hot chocolate with milk or water?

Using whole milk to make hot chocolate will give your drink more creaminess and richness than water.

To make a thicker and richer hot chocolate, make it with milk and substitute ¼ cup of cream for milk.

What is hot chocolate and coffee mixed together called?

Hot chocolate and coffee mixed together is known as caffe mocha or mocha coffee.

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How to make homemade hot chocolate mix

  1. In a bowl combine confectioners sugar, powdered milk, cocoa powder and cornstarch
  2. Whisk together until smooth, blended and free of any lumps
  3. Store in an airtight container

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Can’t have sugar? Just replace the confectioners sugar with Swerve confectioners sugar!
  • Replace hot water with hot milk for a richer drink
  • Make it indulgent and use ¾ cup milk and ¼ cup heavy cream in place of 1 cup water
  • Replace the water with your favorite plant-based milk
  • Add coffee for a mocha coffee drink
  • Top with whipped cream
  • Add mini marshmallows
  • Garnish with Valentine sprinkles

hot chocolate mix in jar with mug of hot chocolate and whipped cream

Homemade hot cocoa mix:

  • Takes just minutes to put together
  • Is easy to store
  • Makes a great foodie gift
  • Is fun for kids to make

For a single serving of hot cocoa mix:

  • Place ½ cup mix in a mug
  • Add 1 cup hot water or hot milk
  • Stir until smooth and blended

ingredients to make hot chocolate mix

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • confectioners’ sugar
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • powdered milk
  • cornstarch

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homemade hot chocolate mix in a jar with mug of hot cocoa
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
With just four ingredients, you will have a Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix on hand to enjoy. Just add hot water and you'll be sipping on a cup of instant hot chocolate in just minutes.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot chocolate mix, hot cocoa mix
Servings: 10
Calories: 246 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered milk
  • 2 Tbs. cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Combine confectioners sugar, powdered milk, cocoa powder and cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Using a whisk, whisk until mixture is smooth, blended and free of any lumps. If necessary, put the mixture through a sifter to remove any lumps.
  3. Store in an airtight container.
  4. For 1 serving: Combine ½ cup cocoa mix and 1 cup hot water or hot milk

Recipe Notes

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Replace 1 cup of hot water with 1 cup of hot milk for a richer drink
  • Add coffee for a mocha coffee drink
  • Add a candy cane stirrer for a peppermint mocha drink
  • Top with whipped cream and Valentine sprinkles
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 97mg4%
Potassium 472mg13%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 239IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 245mg25%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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