01/12/2026
EASY HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE MIX ☕🍫
Stop buying the packets! This homemade mix is so much cheaper than the store-bought stuff and surprisingly easy to make. Plus, the addition of powdered milk makes it ultra-creamy and rich. It’s the perfect cozy treat for chilly days!
Prep time: 5 mins | Serves: 20 cups | Calories: 74 kcal Credit: Carrie Barnard
🛒 INGREDIENTS:
Sweetener: 1 ⅓ cup sugar (granulated or powdered)
Chocolate: ⅔ cup baking cocoa
Creaminess: ½ cup powdered milk
Seasoning: ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional, but recommended to pop the flavor!)
🥣 DIRECTIONS:
Combine: Grab a mason jar or a large bowl. Add the sugar, baking cocoa, powdered milk, and salt.
Mix: Shake the jar or whisk well until everything is evenly combined.
Serve: To make a cup, stir 1–2 tablespoons of the mix into a mug of hot water (or milk for extra richness). Stir and enjoy!
💡 KITCHEN TIPS:
Gift Idea: Pour this mix into a cute mason jar, tie a ribbon around it, and you have an adorable (and budget-friendly) DIY gift!
The "Secret" Ingredient: Don't skip the powdered milk! It gives the hot cocoa that creamy texture even if you just add water.
Customize It: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of mini marshmallows to the dry mix for a fun twist.