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Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix
This homemade hot chocolate mix recipe makes the perfect cup of luxurious instant hot cocoa whether you mix it with milk or with water. Be sure to make extra for holiday gifting.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup milk powder (I used whole milk powder, but you can also use nonfat)
- 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp vanilla powder (optional)
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the chopped chocolate to the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until finely ground.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and process to combine. You can also do this in a large mixing bowl: add the ground chocolate along with the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine.
- Keep cocoa mix in an airtight container until ready to use. It will keep in the cupboard up to a year.
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To Make Hot Chocolate
- To make hot chocolate, use 3-4 Tbsp of hot chocolate mix for each cup of water. (You can also use milk.)
- Heat slowly in a saucepan, whisking to get everything dissolved. Heat until it gets steamy hot and is smooth and creamy. Enjoy with whipped cream and shaved chocolate, if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe makes 4 cups dry mix or about 16 servings. It will last up to a year in an airtight container.
- To spike your instant hot chocolate try adding 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite spirit:
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Baileys Irish Cream.
- Peppermint Vodka
- Rum
- Kahlúa
- Bourbon or Irish Whiskey
- Hazelnut Liqueur
- Chili Infused Liqueur
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Baileys Irish Cream.
- Peppermint Vodka
- Rum
- Kahlúa
- Bourbon or Irish Whiskey
- Hazelnut Liqueur
- Chili Infused Liqueur
- Amaretto
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.