Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

hot chocolate mix in a clear mason jar with a spoon being dipped in the jar with a tag around the rim saying hot chocolate mix.

5 from 1 vote

This homemade hot chocolate mix is dairy-free and inexpensive to make at home! Keep it in your pantry for whenever the urge for cocoa hits. Add some flavored coffee creamer for a flavor twist, like a pumpkin spice hot chocolate!

Total Time20

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 69kcal

Author: Dorothy Kern

Ingredients

For the mix:

¾ cup (128g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ½ cups (283g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

For each serving Hot Chocolate:

2 tablespoons hot chocolate mix
1 cup (237ml) milk regular, non-fat, almond, soy, or coconut
2 tablespoons International Delight Coffee Creamer for flavor optional
Whipped Cream or marshmallows for garnish

Instructions

To make the hot chocolate mix:

Freeze the chocolate chips for at least 10 minutes. Pulse the frozen chips in a food processor until they are small crumbles. (If you don’t do this when they are frozen they’ll melt in the processor!)
Whisk together crumbled chocolate chips, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, cornstarch, and cinnamon (if using). Place in a plastic bag or airtight container. Makes 4 cups mix.

To make hot chocolate:

Add 2 tablespoons of mix to 1 cup hot milk (use any kind of milk or soy or almond). Stir, serve with whipped cream or marshmallows.

To make pumpkin spice or flavored hot chocolate:

Make hot chocolate as directed and add 2 tablespoons International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee Creamer (or any flavor) with the mix. Stir and top with whipped cream.

Notes

Makes 4 cups mix.
Use any milk to make your cocoa.
I love adding coffee creamer for flavor!

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