Rich and creamy 4-ingredient homemade dark chocolate hot cocoa mix is perfect for warming you up this winter! This easy mix also makes a great homemade gift! (gluten-free, nut-free)
Who doesn't love a warm mug of hot chocolate on a cold day? Even better when it's extra dark and super smooth. Making your own hot cocoa mix is a great way to have a delicious cup of cocoa at your fingertips any time the craving strikes, and it's also perfect for gifting to friends, family, or coworkers for Christmas or Valentine's Day.
Why You'll Love This Hot Cocoa Mix
This homemade hot cocoa mix is extra special because it's made with luxurious dark chocolate, perfect for the dark chocolate lover in your life! Dark is always my go-to chocolate, because I love the rich intensity - now I can drink it in a delicious cup of hot chocolate any time I please with homemade hot chocolate mix. With just 4 ingredients, making your own mix is super easy, and it's great because you can control the ingredients and how much sugar goes into it. Plus, it makes a great gift in a cute jar!
The Ingredients
- Dry milk powder - Usually found near the evaporated milk in the baking aisle.
- Dark unsweetened cocoa powder - I typically use Hershey's extra dark because it's widely available, but use what you like!
- Powdered sugar
- Dark chocolate - The darker the chocolate (i.e. the higher percentage of cocoa) , the darker the hot cocoa will be.
- Salt - Optional, but a nice offset to the sweetness.
How To Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender (such as a Vitamix) and blend it until it's powdery and well mixed. Then scoop into jars!
To Make The Hot Chocolate
Add 2-3 tablespoons of mix to a mug. Pour in hot water or milk and mix until it's smooth and creamy. (A milk frother is great for this!)
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PrintHomemade Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
Rich and creamy 4-ingredient homemade dark chocolate hot cocoa mix is perfect for warming you up this winter! This easy mix also makes a great homemade gift! (gluten-free, nut-free)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: about 4 cups of mix 1x
- Category: drink
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
- 1 cup dutch processed or dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Combine dry milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt and chopped chocolate in a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until chocolate is ground and incorporated into the powder mix.
- Scoop mix into jars.
To make hot cocoa:
- Pour 2-3 tablespoon of mix into a mug and fill with 6-8 oz hot water or milk.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Store hot cocoa mix in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
Keywords: dark chocolate hot chocolate mix, homemade hot chocolate mix, dark hot cocoa mix
Crystle says
What size jar would you recommend for a single batch? I was thinking of making this recipe as a gift.
Angela says
I even made sugar free with the measurable Stevia and added a little cinnamon because I have always liked mine that way and it turned out perfect!!
Kaleigh says
Awesome, thanks for sharing your tip!
NICOLE BURRISS says
When you say "dark unsweetened cocoa" do you have a recommended brand? I've used black cocoa powder in baking but it doesn't seem to taste any darker than others, it just looks darker.
Kaleigh says
You can use any! I typically just use Hershey's special dark!
Aubrey Tillman says
My husband loves the starbucks DARK hot chocolate mix, but this year I have had a hard time finding it in the grocery stores. I made this recipe and my husband prefers it over the starbuck's brand. I'm so glad I found a dark hot chocolate recipe mix! Thank you so much! My husband is also very grateful.
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Kaleigh says
That makes me so happy to hear!