Easy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe - Just Add Water

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Easy Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe - Just Add Water

Homemade hot cocoa mix recipe with 4 simple ingredients. Just add water for a rich, cozy drink you’ll love all winter.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Jami Boys

Equipment

Blender (key to getting a fine, smooth mix)
Airtight storage jar

Ingredients

2½ cups dry powdered milk* nonfat, low fat (2%), or whole - your choice (NEW Updated measurement after reader comments with 3 cups)
1/2-3/4 cup sugar (taste and adjust to your preference more or less- we use 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup cocoa Use larger amount for more chocolate flavor or use a dark, Dutch-process cocoa powder (updated from previous 1/3 cup option)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until mixed thoroughly with no visible milk powder left.
Store in an airtight container with a 1/4, 1/3, or 1/2 cup scoop for up to a year.**

To Make Cocoa:

Put your choice of 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, or 1/2 cup** in an 8-ounce mug, pour in boiling water, stir well and enjoy!
Reader tip for smoother hot cocoa: Use a frother to blend the cocoa mix into the boiling water in your cup.

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Notes

*Milk Notes:

To Make Dairy Free: substitute the dry milk powder with a dry powder of soy, coconut, or goat milk.
If you are unused to powdered milk, use a good quality WHOLE milk version as they are creamier with less "powdered milk" taste.
Also a reader tip on measuring the powdered milk: "When measuring powdered milk, fluff it up and spoon it into your measuring cup as some brands tend to compress during transport and you’ll end up with a rancid taste rather than creamy."

**1/4 to 1/2 cup = 1 packet of commercial mix. You can use more or less according to your tastes! We like 1/4 to 1/3 and a number of commenters prefer 1/2 cup of mix.

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