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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

LeAnn
This easy homemade hot cocoa mix comes together in minutes, uses simple ingredients and tastes better than store-bought mixes! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 wire whisk
  • measuring cups
  • 1 sifter

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c confectioners or powdered sugar, sifted (adjust if desired to taste for sweetness)
  • 1 c unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 c powdered milk
  • Optional ingredients to add in to individual mugs:  crushed peppermint candy, mini chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a large bowl to get all the lumps out.
  • Add the powdered milk and whisk all together until well-combined.
  • Store in Mason jar or other air tight container.
  • To make mug of hot cocoa add 1/3 cup of hot cocoa mix, crushed peppermint candy and mini chocolate chips (if desired), and 1 cup boiling water.  Stir well until smooth and creamy.  Add marshmellows and enjoy!!
  • NOTES: *Store hot cocoa mix for up to 6 months. *For gift-giving you can layer the hot cocoa mix with optional ingredients in a Mason jar for a pretty presentation.
Keyword Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix, Hot Cocoa Mix, Hot Cocoa, Hot Chocolate
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