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The Best Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

The best hot chocolate mix recipe made with quality cocoa powder, dehydrated milk, and of course mini marshmallows!
Prep Time5 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade hot chocolate, hot chocolate mix, hot cocoa, hot cocoa mix
Servings: 3 , 16 oz. jars
Author: Chloe

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate Mix

  • 1 1/2 cups quality cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered milk
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Crushed Candy Canes
  • Crumbled Toffee

Instructions

  • Sift together cocoa powder, powdered milk, confectioners sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
  • Divide hot chocolate mix evenly into clean dry Ball® Smooth Sided Pint jars leaving 2-3" of head space. *This recipe fills about 3 16 oz. jars.
  • Top each jar with optional ingredients such as chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, or miniature marshmallows.
  • To make the hot chocolate, stir 2-3 tablespoons mix into 1 cup of hot water or steamed milk.

Notes

If leaving out the powdered milk, this recipe is best mixed into steamed milk rather than hot water.
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