Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things to make, but it can be a bit of a pain to get the perfect mix. This recipe is easy and delicious, and it’s perfect for those cold winter days. Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups water or milk Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Add the water or milk and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Pour the hot chocolate mix into an 8-ounce mug or other container. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later use.

Hot Cocoa Mix

This is the best hot chocolate mix because it’s super easy to make, and it makes a delicious cup of hot chocolate! There are few things better than a nice cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter night when you’re craving something sweet. It’s the perfect treat to help warm yourself up! This mix is so easy, so make up a big batch, and save it for those cold nights or snow days. And the kids will absolutely love a warm cup with marshmallows when they get home from school.

How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

First, take a large bowl and mix together all of the ingredients. To make the hot chocolate, add 1/3 cup of the mix to milk or water. Then serve with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy!

Ingredient Notes

Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and dissolves better than granulated sugar. Powdered Instant Milk: Also known as nonfat dry milk. Adds creaminess to the cocoa mix. Powdered Coffee Creamer: Adds richness. Choose a flavored powdered coffee creamer for seasonal cocoa mixes. Cocoa Powder: Gives this hot chocolate mix its rich, chocolaty flavor. Use whatever cocoa powder you prefer, as long as it is unsweetened.

A hot cup of cocoa goes well with these fudgy brownies or these chocolate chunk cookies!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

This homemade hot chocolate recipe makes for a great homemade gift during the holiday season! Just store in airtight mason jars and tie in a festive holiday ribbon with a sweet note to go along with their sweet hot cocoa mix. Make sure to let them know if they keep their homemade cocoa mix in the airtight container, the mix can last up to seven months at room temperature. I hope you love this homemade hot chocolate mix recipe! I’d love to hear how it turned out and if you added any fun toppings. Leave a comment and rating below! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!