Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This quick and easy hot chocolate mix in a jar makes a great Christmas gift! You can mix up just one serving of this creamy hot chocolate in minutes, and enjoy it with marshmallows and a candy cane. Now you can satisfy your hot cocoa craving anytime this winter!
Servings: 7 cups
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered whole milk or nonfat milk
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Making the Powder
- Sift all the ingredients into a large bowl. You might need to push the last bits of the powdered milk through the sieve with a spoon.
- Whisk until blended, making sure that there are no streaks of unmixed ingredients.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct light for up to 6 months.
Making the Hot Chocolate
- Low-Fat Version: Stir ¼ cup mix with 2 cups of boiling water until dissolved, then add a splash of milk, a candy cane, and ½ cup of mini marshmallows. Enjoy while hot.
- Creamy Version: Stir ¼ cup mix with 1 cup of boiling water and 1 cup of whole milk until dissolved, then add a candy cane and ½ cup of mini marshmallows. Enjoy while hot.
- Crock Pot Version: Stir 1½ cups mix with 6 cups of boiling water and 6 cups of milk. Pour into a crockpot and turn to the low setting. Once the hot chocolate is hot enough for your liking, turn the heat to warm. Stir well before serving.
Giving as Gifts
- To make into gift jars, pour 1 cup of the powder into a 12-ounce jar. Add a thin layer of dark chocolate chips, then fill the rest of the jar with marshmallows.
- Screw on a lid. Punch a hole in the wrapper of a mini candy cane and thread it on a ribbon, then tie it in a bow around the jar. Include a gift tag on the jar with directions. See Notes for a printable gift tag.
Notes
- Sift to remove any pesky lumps.
- Want extra creaminess? Use whole milk powder instead of nonfat milk powder.
- Layer the ingredients in jars to make a pretty and tasty gift to family and friends.
- Use our free printable gift tags for your gift jars.
- Store in jars or airtight containers for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg
