Hot chocolate Mix recipe powdered milk

Oh boy do I love hot cocoa. And that’s never going to change. I’ve got WAY many childhood memories and nostalgia tied up into a piping hot cup of cocoa with marshmallows on top. It’s the perfect treat for a cold night, paired with snuggles on the couch and a good movie. I feel cozy inside just writing that.

When I’m at a hotel and see a packet of hot cocoa mix, I’ll usually make myself a cup, driven by my previously mentioned nostalgia. Though I have to admit that I cringe when I read the list of ingredients on the back. Most store-bought hot cocoa mixes have hydrogenated oils, preservatives, and other undesirable things in them. The good news is when you make it at home, none of that gets included, and the results are still delicious. Just keep the hot cocoa mix in the pantry and add hot water whenever you want some homemade hot cocoa.

To start, sift 2 cups of confectioner’s sugar into a bowl.

Next, sift 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Hooray for no lumps!

Add 2 cups of powdered milk to the mix.

Stir it all together until combined.

The hot cocoa mix is now ready to be stored, either in one big container, or in little jars that you can give to friends.

I like to throw some mini marshmallows on top, too.

Whenever you want a cup of hot cocoa, simply combine equal parts hot water and cocoa mix, and you’re in business. Enjoy!

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

• 2 cups Confectioners Sugar
• 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 cups Powdered Milk Or Instant Nonfat Dry Milk

In a large bowl, sift the confectioner’s sugar, then the unsweetened cocoa, to get rid of any lumps. Stir in the powdered milk, and whisk well until everything is combined. Add mini marshmallows to the container, if desired. This can be kept in the pantry for 6 months.

When you want to make hot cocoa, combine equal parts hot cocoa mix and hot water. I like to put the hot cocoa mix in the cup and add the hot liquid on top, and stir, in order to not get any lumps. Enjoy!