Best 20 Hot Cocoa Mix Recipes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort drink with our hot cocoa mix recipes! Whether you're seeking a classic indulgence, a vegan delight, or a rich and decadent treat, we've got you covered. Dive into the timeless pleasure of our Original Hot Cocoa Mix, crafted with premium cocoa powder, sugar, and a touch of salt. Experience a guilt-free indulgence with our Vegan Hot Cocoa Mix, made with creamy almond milk and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. For those with a sweet tooth, our Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Mix will tantalize your taste buds with its velvety blend of caramel and a hint of sea salt. Finally, our Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix takes you on a flavorful journey with the warmth of cinnamon and a touch of cayenne pepper. Each recipe is easy to prepare, requiring simple ingredients and minimal effort, so you can savor a cozy cup of hot cocoa anytime the craving strikes.
Let's cook with our recipes!
HOT COCOA MIX
I make this at the beginning of the cold weather, and have it ready all winter. Vary the flavor of your mix by trying flavored nondairy creamer; I like the cinnamon.
Provided by Earla Taylor
Categories Drinks Recipes Hot Chocolate Recipes
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings.
- For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 150.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 g
HOT COCOA MIX
In just a few quick minutes, you can whip together an old-fashioned treat certain to be enjoyed by all at your Christmas festivities. But don't limit this speedy hot cocoa to that use alone-wrap some up to give as gifts as well. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In an airtight container, combine all ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 13 cups mix (about 41 servings). , To prepare: Dissolve 4-5 tablespoons mix with 1 cup boiling water; stir well. , For spiced cocoa: Add 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix. , For mocha cocoa: Add 1/4 cup instant coffee granules to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix.
Nutrition Facts :
BEST EVER HOT COCOA MIX
White chocolate is the ingredient that provides a soft, creamy texture to this hot cocoa mix that's rich and chocolaty...and ready in less than five minutes. Recipe by Jeremy Sauer.
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories Beverages
Time 9m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in large bowl.
- Working in two batches, pulse ingredients in food processor until chocolate is finely ground.
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Too make hot cocoa, stir 1/3 cup of the mix into 1 cup of hot (not boiling) milk.
- Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows and a little chocolate powder. I sometimes use cinnamon or nutmeg powder, instead. A little brandy and a crackling fire make for a real treat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 138.4, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 28.7, Protein 8.5
HOT COCOA MIX
Make and share this Hot Cocoa Mix recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Carole Reu
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl combine dry milk powder, powdered sugar, creamer, and cocoa.
- Store in airtight container.
- For each serving, place 1/3 cup of the mix in a mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water.
- NOTES : Mocha Mix: Prepare as above, except stir 1/2 cup instant coffee crystals into mix.
CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX
We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared-friends will return the jars for refills! -Sara Tatham, Plymouth, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 20 servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and creamer., In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone. Press candy canes down to fit if needed., Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 2 months (mixture will settle). To use, transfer contents of jar to a covered container; mix well., To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR (NESTLE)
OOOHHHH my DH went crazy over this recipe. He had me making this for Christmas presents for everyone.
Provided by Nikki Kate
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- COMBINE dry milk, sugar, cocoa and marshmallows in large bowl.
- Pour into 2-quart jar or tall container.
- Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.
- RECIPE TO ATTACH:
- Measure 1/2 cup cocoa mix into mug. Stir in 1 cup hot water or milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 322.7, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 56.3, Protein 23.3
HOMEMADE CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX
Dark AND white chocolates plus crushed candy canes make this a decadent, festive hot cocoa mix. Gift a jar with a big bundle of candy canes and maybe even a bottle of peppermint schnapps or Bailey's Irish cream. 'Tis the season!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the chocolate bars in the freezer for about 10 minutes. This will help you grind them in the food processor without the chocolate melting.
- In a very large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt.
- Break the dark chocolate and white chocolate bars into the food processor and pulse until the chocolate is ground into small crumb-size bits. Add to the cocoa powder mixture.
- Break the candy canes into pieces and add to the food processor. Pulse until they are ground. Add to the cocoa powder mixture and chocolate.
- Stir everything together, then add to the food processor in batches and grind until the mixture is a fine powder consistency.
- Add to mason jars and gift away!
- To make the cocoa, add two heaping tablespoons cocoa mix to one cup (8 ounces) warm milk and add a candy cane stir stick.
INSTANT HOT COCOA MIX
The key to this recipe is the cayenne, an ingredient hearkening back to the way the Mexican Indians used to make it. Recipe from Alton Brown's Good Eats.
Provided by Phil5117
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 5 1/2 cups, 8-11 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
- To make, fill cup 1/4 to 1/2 full with mix and pour in hot water or warm milk.
SPICED HOT COCOA MIX
A great hot, chocolaty drink for wintertime using chocolate pudding mix, cinnamon, and more. Great for gift giving. Mix 1/4 cup mix with 1 cup of boiling water. Top off with whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon. Enjoy!
Provided by teaspoonchic
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 22
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse powdered milk, pudding mix, chocolate drink mix, powdered creamer, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon together in a food processor until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX
This is a cute little stocking stuffer - fill jars with the Candy Cane Hot Cocoa mix and decorate with some fabric and garnish with a candy cane.
Provided by DebS 2
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 3 pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Crush Candy Canes (add a little powdered sugar if you are crushing them in a food processor).
- Combine crushed candy canes, sugar, creamer and cocoa and mix well.
- Place in jars.
- Add 1/4 cup mix to a mug of hot water.
- Enjoy!
CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX - GIFT
This is an AWESOME gift for anyone at Christmas time. You can package it in single serving bags and give away with a pretty mug or in a large pretty jar fit for a family. This has been a hit anytime I've given it away as a gift!
Provided by Melanie B.
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Layer ingredients in a pretty glass quart container or any other packaging of your choice.
- Decorate the container with a tag, ribbon, and any other wrapping desired.
- On the directions tag write, "Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the mix into your cup and add boiling water. Stir well and add milk if desired".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 141.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 14.8, Protein 2.7
LOW-CARB FRIENDLY HOT COCOA MIX
I found this recipe on line. I can't recall where. I do remember him saying it was a doubled and Modified version of a Splenda recipe. And dang this guy did a good job!
Provided by Lycoris
Categories Beverages
Time 6m
Yield 12-15 cups, 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl, and mix with a spoon until well blended. Storing the blend in an air-tight container keeps it tasting good.
- Buy larger quantities of the ingredients because it's less expensive and you've got a ready supply of raw materials if you open the container and find it empty.
- Making Cocoa.
- Heat your water and spoon up 5 teaspoons of hot cocoa mix into a mug and add about a teaspoon of skim milk. Using the teaspoon, blend the milk and dry cocoa mix together until it forms a smooth, thick cocoa sludge in the bottom of the mug. now add your hot water and blend thoroughly.
- This trick of adding milk and creating a cocoa sludge creates a smoother cup of cocoa, than if you simply added the cocoa mix to hot water.
HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR
This jar mix recipe can be doubled or tripled.
Provided by Penny Hall
Categories Hot Drinks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings. For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.
HAZELNUT HOT COCOA MIX
Provided by Food Network
Time 5m
Yield Makes about 2 cups mix
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- PLACE all ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk until evenly blended. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature until ready to use or package. Makes about 2 cups mix.
- Recipe to attach:
- Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of cocoa mix into mug. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir well.
- *Paired with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® ULTIMATES™ Chocolate Pecan Deluxe Cookie Dough
DAIRY-FREE HOT COCOA MIX
Make and share this Dairy-Free Hot Cocoa Mix recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine powdered soymilk, sugar, cocoa and salt in large, airtight container.
- For each serving, add 1/4 cup cocoa mixture into mug with 8 oz. boiling water; stir until well mixed.
- Garnish with Cool Whip or other dairy-free whipped cream substitute, if desired.
HOT COCOA MIX GOODIES
There is no powdered coffee creamer in this mix; the white chocolate chips give it the creaminess. Try using peanut butter or butterscotch chips for something different or add a couple of tablespoons of instant coffee for a mocha flavour.
Provided by Cookin-jo
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
- Run processor until the chocolate chips are finely ground.
- To serve combine 1/3 cup of mix with 8 ounces hot milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 91, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 24, Protein 7.1
HOME MADE HOT CHOCOLATE-TRADITIONAL ORGANIC HOT COCOA MIX
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For Vanilla Sugar Combine the sugar with the vanilla bean in a food processor or a blender. Process until the vanilla bean is completely minced. Strain sugar into a container with a tight fitting lid. Store in a cool dry place. For Traditional Organic Hot Cocoa Mix Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. To make hot cocoa, stir one cup boiling water into 1/4 cup mix.
BEST-EVER HOT COCOA MIX
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in large bowl. Working in two batches, pulse ingredients in food processor until chocolate is finely ground. Store in airtight container for up to 3 months. To make hot cocoa, stir 1/3 cup of this mix into 1 cup of hot milk. Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows.
HOMEMADE HOT COCOA MIX
My mother often had this mix on hand when I was growing up. Now I make this hot cocoa for my kids on cold and rainy mornings. It's cheaper than store-bought mixes and even more delicious.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 50 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a very large bowl. Store in an airtight container. To serve, mix 1/3 cup mix with 1 cup boiling water.
Nutrition Facts :
POWDERED HOT COCOA MIX
Our family grew up on this cocoa mix. We never bought any cocoa because this was far too pleasing. My mom remembers us having this with toast far more than any meal because it was just that great. I hope you find that that enjoyable too!
Provided by mellymouse_72283
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 Gallon
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in an airtight container and shake until all ingrediants are thoroughly mixed. (Ex: And Empty Ice Cream Pail).
- To Mix: 1/3 Cup of Mix in Mug, Fill with Hot Water and Stir,.
- To With Miniature Marshmellows if desired.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder. The better the cocoa powder, the better your hot cocoa mix will be. Look for a cocoa powder that is dark and has a rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Use whole milk or cream. Whole milk or cream will make your hot cocoa mix richer and creamier. You can also use skim milk or almond milk, but the flavor will be lighter.
- Sweeten your hot cocoa mix to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Add spices to your hot cocoa mix. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm and cozy flavor to your hot cocoa. Be careful not to add too much, or your hot cocoa will be overpowering.
- Garnish your hot cocoa with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings. This will make your hot cocoa even more delicious and festive.
Conclusion:
Making your own hot cocoa mix is easy and fun. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and comforting drink that the whole family will love. So next time you're craving a warm and cozy cup of hot cocoa, skip the store-bought mix and make your own. You won't be disappointed!
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