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    Food » Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Without Powdered Milk

    Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Without Powdered Milk

    Posted: 12/18/2021 | Last updated: 06/07/2022 by Erin Leave a Comment
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    You'll love this easy homemade hot chocolate mix without powdered milk! Just 3 ingredients and you'll be minutes away from a warm, comforting mug of cocoa. Load it up with all of your favorite toppings and flavorings, or package it up in a pretty jar as a gift!

    A mug of cocoa made from homemade hot chocolate mix without powdered milk, piled with marshmallows and dusted with cocoa.
    Sip something festive this season.

    Only Three Ingredients!

    It only takes 3 basic ingredients to make this hot chocolate milk. Many homemade cocoa mix recipes contain powdered milk, but this one is even simpler! Powdered milk is usually used so that you can get the same creamy result by mixing the cocoa with hot water, but this version lets you choose to use either water or milk.

    • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - use a brand that you enjoy! You can use natural cocoa powder or Dutch-process. The latter will yield a smoother, less astringent chocolate flavor and is the one I personally recommend.
    • Sugar - plain ol' granulated white sugar is all you need.
    • Salt - just a pinch to use as a flavor intensifier.

    How To Prepare The Mix

    To help the mix readily dissolve in whatever hot liquid you choose, I processed the white sugar - you can use a food processor or a blender - until it had an ultra-fine and powdery texture.

    If you have extra-fine sugar - also known as caster sugar - already on hand, you can use that as well.

    Once you have the sugar processed with the salt, just mix it up with the cocoa powder - I also used the blender for this - and you're done!

    How To Prepare The Hot Chocolate

    Add a heaping tablespoon of the mix to a 6-8oz mug of hot water or milk and stir until dissolved. Add any of your favorite flavors and top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or any of the other topping ideas below.

    Close up of a mason jar with homemade hot chocolate mix without powdered milk, tied with twine and surrounded by ornaments.
    Just add hot milk or water.

    Makes A Great Gift!

    This homemade hot chocolate mix without powdered milk makes an amazing addition to gift baskets or as a last minute gift!

    Ideas For How To Package Hot Cocoa Mix:

    • Spoon it into a mason jar - if you can find the ones with festive colored lids, all the better!
    • Tie it with twine or ribbon - use the twine to attach a handwritten gift tag for a personal touch.
    • Add Toppings - attach little baggies of marshmallows or chocolate bits.
    • Include Instructions - Add a pretty label with instructions for how to make the cocoa.
    Overhead view of a mug of cocoa made from hot chocolate mix without powdered milk, topped with marshmallows and surrounded by Christmas ornaments.
    Add toppings and decorations as you like!

    Other Fun Toppings

    We all know about the classic whipped cream or marshmallows, but what else can you use to top off your mug?

    • Flavored Marshmallows - plain marshmallows are awesome, but did you know they come in all kinds of flavors? Chocolate, fruity, minty, the list goes on. You can even find fun shapes to make your mug more festive!
    • Chocolate Shavings - Once you have a pretty swirl of whipped cream, try using a knife or potato peeler to shave some chocolate off of a regular chocolate bar onto the top. So pretty!
    • Sprinkles - Sprinkles always have a place in festive treats! Top your whipped cream or marshmallows with your favorite colors.
    An overhead view of homemade hot chocolate mix without powdered milk  surrounded by glittery Christmas ornaments.
    Package it up as a pretty homemade gift!

    Ways To Flavor Hot Cocoa

    Here are several fun ways to add a little extra fun when enjoying your hot chocolate mix!

    • Chai - dunk a chai tea bag into the prepared cocoa and let it steep for a few minutes to combine two delicious drinks into one.
    • Chili - add a tiny pinch of chili powder for a bit of heat.
    • Coffee - instead of hot water or milk, stir the cocoa mix directly into your mug of coffee for a poor man's mocha - yum yum.
    • Drizzle - try drizzling caramel, chocolate, or dulce de leche onto your whipped cream dollop or pile of marshmallows. The drizzle makes the mug very pretty and adds a bit of flavor, too.
    • Peppermint - Instead of a spoon, try stirring your hot chocolate with a candy cane or peppermint stick. The peppermint will slowly melt into the cocoa and add just a bit of minty flavor.

    For more cold ways to cocoa powder, visit cocoaclassics.com.

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    Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Without Powdered Milk


    • Author: Erin
    • Total Time: 6 minutes
    • Yield: 10-12 mugs of cocoa 1x
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    Description

    This is an easy hot chocolate mix that you can keep in your pantry when you need a quick cup of hot cocoa.  Just add milk or water!


    Ingredients

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    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp salt

    Instructions

    1. Place sugar and salt in a small blender or food processor.  Process until the sugar looks powdery and superfine.  Leave the lid on for a couple of minutes to let the "sugar dust" settle before opening it.
    2. Add the cocoa powder and blend until mixed.
    3. Store in a mason jar or other lidded container.
    4. To make cocoa:  Place a heaping tablespoon in a 6-8oz mug and pour hot water or milk on top.  Stir.  You can use more or less mix to suit your tastes.

    Notes

    Recommended Equipment

    Cuisinart Mini 3-cup Food Processor (I love this little guy when working with smaller quantities)

    Top with any of your favorites like marshmallows or whipped cream.  Stir with a peppermint stick for a minty twist.

    See post for full list of fun ideas or variations!

    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 1 mins
    • Category: Beverage
    • Method: No Bake/No Cook

    Keywords: hot cocoa, hot chocolate, drink mix

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    Hi, I'm Erin! I love food and I bet you do, too! I cook for my family and share the recipes that we love. We also like to camp, so there will be a fair bit about that around here, too.

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