Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

This easy DIY homemade hot chocolate mix whips up in minutes. It is perfect for making a big batch to stock the pantry with or give as gifts during the holidays!

Total Time15

Course: Christmas Recipes, Drinks, Holiday Baking

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings (⅓ cup powder/serving)

Calories: 373kcal

Author: Jessica

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate Dry Mix

½ cup Whole Milk Powder
¼ cup Powdered Sugar
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
½ cup Milk Chocolate Chips

To Make Hot Chocolate From The Dry Mix

1 cup Milk of choice
1 cup Water
⅓ cup Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Whip Cream Topping optional
Mini Marshmallows optional
Irish Cream optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, sift together the powdered milk, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch. Stir in chocolate chips.
Store homemade hot chocolate mix in a mason jar, ziplock bag or airtight container. Keep in a dark, dry place and use within 6 months.

To Make Hot Chocolate

In a medium-sized saucepan, add the milk, water, and hot chocolate mix. Whisk to combine and bring the hot chocolate to a simmer. Heat until the chocolate chips have melted, about 1-2 minutes and serve. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream or Irish cream liqueur.

Notes

Use whole milk powder to make the hot chocolate mix creamy. Skim milk powder will make it watery.
Dutch process cocoa powder will give this hot chocolate the richest, most intense flavor.
For preparing the hot chocolate, any kind of milk can be used, even eggnog! Just avoid heating the eggnog too much, as it can change the texture.
To make this hot chocolate mix dairy-free, use coconut milk powder instead of whole milk powder and vegan chocolate chips. When preparing the hot chocolate, use plant or soy milk.
Each ⅓ cup of hot chocolate powder will make 2-3 mugs of hot chocolate, depending on the size of your mugs.
Do not let the hot chocolate come to a boil while preparing it, as this can cause the milk to separate.
Turn it into a mocha by adding 1-2 shots of espresso to the prepared hot chocolate, or do half hot coffee, half hot chocolate.
Store hot chocolate powder in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place for 3-6 months
The nutrition information reflects one prepared batch of ⅓ cup dry mix, 1 cup milk, and 1 cup water.

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