Here’s how to make your own homemade hot cocoa mix with just a few simple ingredients. Great to give as a gift too!
A mug of hot cocoa can help thaw frigid kids post-sledding and comfort chilly kids after a cold walk home from school.
From scratch cocoa? Even better. And it’s simple to make.
How to make homemade hot cocoa mix
You only need a few simple ingredients:
- Dry milk powder
- Powdered sugar
- Cocoa
- Cornstarch
- Salt
Whisk the ingredients together in a medium bowl and consider sifting it too. The cornstarch helps to prevent clumping, but sifting all the ingredients can help even more.
Then portion into jars or other airtight containers (a funnel helps keep things neat).
Store in your pantry so you’re ready for cold-nose-and-feet season. Or you can pack up the cocoa mix as holiday gifts (give a jar with a few of my Easy Homemade Marshmallows for an extra-special treat).
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cocoa, Dutch-process preferred, though I used regular
- 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
- 1 t. salt
- 2 t. cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly.
- Place 1-2 heaping tablespoons of mix (more or less to taste) into a mug with 8 ounces hot milk. Stir well to combine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 42Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 68mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
