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.

 
This also makes a great gift when packaged with a cute tag and a bag of homemade marshmallows.
 
 
 
 
A jar of hot cocoa mix with a spoon of hot cocoa in front.

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Make your own hot cocoa mix to enjoy all winter long.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 7 cups
Author: Hezzi-D

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

A Hezzi-D Original recipe
Pin Image: Text title, a jar of hot cocoa mix with a scoop of hot cocoa mix sitting beside the jar.

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