Description
Whip up this easy, no-cook recipe for a rich and creamy hot cocoa mix using simple pantry staples. This big batch mix tastes better than store-bought and is perfect for gifting or keeping on hand for cozy winter beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional, for depth of flavor)
Instructions
- Gather all your dry ingredients: powdered milk (if using), sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder.
- Place all ingredients into a very large bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is completely uniform in color and texture. Make sure there are no lumps of cocoa powder remaining.
- If you are making a very large batch, you can pulse the mixture in a food processor a few times to ensure maximum smoothness, though this step is often not necessary if you whisk well.
- Transfer the finished hot cocoa mix to clean, airtight containers for storage. This recipe makes a big batch perfect for stocking your pantry or dividing into jars for chocolate gifts.
- To prepare one serving, combine 1/3 cup of the dry mix with 1 cup of hot milk or water. Whisk until smooth and enjoy your rich, homemade hot chocolate.
Notes
- For a richer, velvety hot cocoa dry mix, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- If you prefer a hot chocolate mix without powdered milk, simply omit the 4 cups of powdered milk from the recipe.
- This mix stores well at room temperature in an airtight container for several months.
- For a great chocolate gift in a jar, layer the mix with mini marshmallows and attach a tag with the mixing instructions.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup dry mix
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0