Hot Cocoa Mix
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Make your own delicious hot cocoa mix to enjoy all winter long or give it as homemade gifts!
Lately, I’ve been spotting homemade hot cocoa mix recipes everywhere, and with the chilly weather settling in, it felt like the perfect time to dive in—especially since I just scored a new recipe for homemade marshmallows.
While most mixes call for plain sugar and powdered cocoa, they didn’t quite spark my interest. Then I stumbled across one that used real chocolate, chopped into tiny bits, and I knew I had to try it.
I grabbed one of my trusty Henckel knives and got to work, chopping up a rich block of dark chocolate. Then I put it into my food processor where I turned it into a fine, velvety powder.
Moments later, Frank and I were sipping mugs of hot cocoa made with warm milk. It was smooth, decadently creamy, and bursting with deep chocolate flavor. It was so better than anything that comes from a store bought packet.
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups sugar
- 10 oz. semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped (I used Ghirardelli)
- 4 oz. dark chocolate coarsely chopped
- 2 cups Dutch process cocoa
Instructions
- Chop the chocolates into small pieces. Add to the food processor and pulse at 5 second intervals until it turns into a powder.
- Pour the sugar into a large freezer bag. Add in the chocolates as well as the cocoa. Seal the bag and shake to mix.
- Add 2 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix to 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) hot milk. Stir well and enjoy!
- **Hot cocoa mix stays fresh for 6 months if kept in an airtight container.**
Notes
I love the idea of a hot chocolate that has so few ingredients. Sounds wonderful. Thanks for linking up with “your recipe, my kitchen!”
My family is addicted to hot chocolate on these cold winter days. Yum. Happy New Year!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
This looks great! Finally a recipe for cocoa mix that doesn’t call for “powdered non-dairy creamer”- ick!
Can’t wait to try this.