Easy, Rich Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (Big Batch & Giftable)
Make this rich and creamy homemade hot cocoa mix using simple pantry staples. This big batch recipe is quick to prepare, stores well, and makes a wonderful, thoughtful food gift.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 4 cups of mix (approx. 16 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for flavor depth)
Instructions
- Gather all dry ingredients: powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and powdered milk if you are using it.
- Place all dry ingredients into a large bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is uniform in color and texture. This step is important to prevent lumps when mixing later.
- If using vanilla extract, add it now and mix until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the finished dry mix to an airtight container for storage. This recipe makes a big batch of dry cocoa mix.
- To serve, mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of the dry mix with 1 cup of hot milk or water. Whisk until smooth and enjoy your cozy drink.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, omit the powdered milk. The mix will still be rich when combined with hot water or a non-dairy milk alternative.
- Package this dry cocoa mix in mason jars for an easy holiday food gift. Attach a tag with the serving instructions.
- Store the airtight container in a cool, dry pantry for up to one year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tablespoons dry mix
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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