Description
Whip up this easy, no-cook recipe for rich and creamy homemade hot cocoa mix. This big batch recipe uses simple pantry staples and is perfect for keeping stocked or giving as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk powder (optional, omit for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for extra creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using extract, add when mixing the drink)
Instructions
- Gather all your dry ingredients: sugar, cocoa powder, dry milk powder (if using), salt, and cornstarch.
- Place all dry ingredients into a very large bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until everything is completely combined and there are no lumps of cocoa or sugar remaining. The cornstarch helps prevent separation later.
- If you are using vanilla extract instead of powder, set it aside; you will add it when you prepare the individual drink.
- Transfer the finished hot cocoa mix to an airtight container. This recipe makes a large batch perfect for storage or gifting.
- To prepare one serving, mix 1/3 cup of the dry mix with 1 cup of hot milk or water. Whisk well until smooth and enjoy your rich, velvety hot chocolate.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- If you skip the dry milk powder, the mix will still taste excellent when prepared with hot milk.
- To make this mix gift-ready, layer the dry ingredients in a decorative jar and attach a tag with the mixing instructions.
- This dry mix stores well in a cool, dark pantry for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup dry mix
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5