Homemade Hot Chocolate is a classic winter drink. It’s so warm and comforting as the days continue to get shorter and shorter and the nights longer and longer. It is comforting to drink as we watch the snowfall outside and the fireplace continues warming us inside.
I love to make my own hot chocolate because I love how much better it tastes than packet hot chocolate. It is rich and not too sweet.
This recipe uses only 3 ingredients, including real sugar. A lot of recipes for hot chocolate mix uses milk powder and powdered sugar. But I really wanted to only use organic and whole ingredients that I normally have on hand for this recipe.
Key Ingredients in This Simple Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
3-Ingredient Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix is super easy to make and super delicious to drink!
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Cocoa powder
Cocoa powder is the powder version of cocoa beans. It has a rich chocolate taste that is not too overwhelming. I’m not a huge chocolate fan so it's perfect for my taste! You will want to use a good quality powder, I’ll link the one I love!
Sugar
I used 1 cup of cocoa powder and ½ cup of granulated cane sugar, and as a result, this hot chocolate mix is not super sweet, which is why I love it. However, if you prefer a sweeter drink, I suggest you use a ¼ cup more sugar than the recipe calls for!
Salt
Every sweet drink needs a little salt to help balance it out!
That’s it, a super easy recipe for Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix that doesn't include any powdered sugar, milk powder, fillers, or artificial flavors!
Check out my post on how to make 3 different variations using this powdered hot cocoa mix. Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions ----
Is hot chocolate mix better with milk or water?
I prefer milk because it gives the hot chocolate a much richer and fuller flavor. If you are dairy-free feel free to use your favorite non-dairy milk!
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Description
Homemade Hot Chocolate is a classic winter drink. It’s so warm and comforting as the days continue to get shorter and shorter and the nights longer and longer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup* sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cocao powder, sugar and salt.
- Store in an airtight container until you are ready to use. Enjoy!
Notes
If you like a sweeter hot chocolate mix, add a total of ¾ cup of sugar to the hot chocolate mix!
Use 1- 2 tablespoon of Hot Chocolate Mix per 8 oz cup of warm milk. Enjoy!
For an even more luxurious drink throw a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips into the warm milk before stirring in the hot chocolate mix.
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