Rich & Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (Gift in a Jar Idea)
Make your own rich and creamy hot cocoa mix using simple pantry staples. This easy recipe stores well and is perfect for quick, comforting drinks or thoughtful holiday gifts.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup non-fat dry milk powder (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, dry milk powder (if using), and salt into a large bowl.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is uniform in color and texture. Break up any clumps of cocoa powder.
- Transfer the finished hot cocoa mix to an airtight container for storage.
- To prepare one serving, whisk 3 tablespoons of the mix into 1 cup of hot milk or hot water until fully dissolved.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk when preparing the drink.
- To make this mix dairy-free, omit the dry milk powder. The mix will still be delicious.
- For gifting, layer the ingredients in a clean mason jar and attach a label with the preparation instructions.
- Store the mix in a cool, dry place for up to one year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Tbsp mix
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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