Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 24 votes

Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

Top this mix with mini chocolate chips and marshmallows and pour yourself a steaming hot mug of cocoa in just a minute or two!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 759 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

CORE HOT COCOA MIX
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered milk I recommend whole powdered milk as opposed to non-fat
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder I prefer dark, but regular is just as delicious
  • 1/3 cup powdered coffee creamer
ADD-INS
  • 1 cup dark chocolate mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar, powdered milk, cocoa powder, and powdered creamer.  Whisk well to combine and remove any possible lumps. 
  2. Transfer to an airtight container.
  3. Top with chocolate chips, then marshmallows. Store at room temperature for up to 3-6 months.
TO MAKE HOT CHOCOLATE
  1. Add 1/2 cup of powdered mix to a mug, and top with any desired amount of chocolate chips and/or marshmallows. Top with 1 cup (8oz) of hot milk and stir until well combined and smooth.
  2. Top with additional marshmallows if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe makes approximately 4 cups of powdered mix.  6 cups total if adding the add-ins to the container.
  • The amount of servings this makes will depend on how much of the mix is used for each serving.  If following the 1/2 cup guideline listed in the recipe, you have 8 servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 759kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 109g (36%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 1195mg (34%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 85g (170%) Vitamin A 520IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 616mg (62%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 759

% Daily Value*

Calories 759kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 109g 36%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 1195mg 25%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 85g 170%
Vitamin A 520IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 616mg 62%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.