Description
Warm winter nights welcome comforting homemade hot chocolate mix with rich cocoa and marshmallow magic. Chocolate lovers can easily craft this delightful blend, brewing instant happiness in mugs that bring smiles and sweet memories to winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) dry milk powder (whole or nonfat)
- 1 cup (80 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (170 g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine cocoa powder, powdered sugar, dry milk powder, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla powder in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform blend of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold mini chocolate chips into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the powdery base to create a rich, textured hot chocolate mix.
- Transfer the prepared blend to an airtight container, sealing it completely to preserve the mix’s freshness and prevent moisture absorption.
- When ready to enjoy, simply whisk the desired amount of mix into hot water or warm milk, stirring until completely dissolved for a luxurious, velvety beverage.
- For an extra indulgent touch, top the prepared hot chocolate with marshmallows, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of additional cocoa powder.
Notes
- Swap traditional milk powder with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond milk powder for vegan and lactose-intolerant friends, ensuring everyone can enjoy this cozy treat.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar levels, making the mix perfect for those who prefer less sugar or want a more intense chocolate experience.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or cayenne pepper for an unexpected flavor twist that elevates the classic hot chocolate from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Store the mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to three months, allowing you to have a quick and comforting drink ready whenever the craving strikes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg