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Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

This easy homemade hot chocolate mix made with simple pantry ingredients is perfect to keep on hand all or to give as gifts all winter long.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 166kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups instant dry milk, sifted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together sifted instant dry milk, powdered sugar, cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined. 
  • Store in airtight container or jar for up to 3 months.
  • To make a cup of hot cocoa, add ⅓ cup of mix in a large mug. Stir in 1 cup warm milk (I prefer 2 %) and add the toppings of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Here are some optional add ins: 
  • ½ cup chocolate chips, white, milk or semi-sweet
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Peppermint extract 
  • Crushed candy canes
 
For a less sweet hot cocoa mix, less powdered sugar can be added. 

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg