Best Hot Cocoa Mix Recipes

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings.
• For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.

BEST EVER HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in large bowl.
• Working in two batches, pulse ingredients in food processor until chocolate is finely ground.
• Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.
• Too make hot cocoa, stir 1/3 cup of the mix into 1 cup of hot (not boiling) milk.
• Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows and a little chocolate powder. I sometimes use cinnamon or nutmeg powder, instead. A little brandy and a crackling fire make for a real treat!

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In an airtight container, combine all ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 13 cups mix (about 41 servings). , To prepare: Dissolve 4-5 tablespoons mix with 1 cup boiling water; stir well. , For spiced cocoa: Add 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix. , For mocha cocoa: Add 1/4 cup instant coffee granules to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix.

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine dry milk powder, powdered sugar, creamer, and cocoa.
• Store in airtight container.
• For each serving, place 1/3 cup of the mix in a mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water.
• NOTES : Mocha Mix: Prepare as above, except stir 1/2 cup instant coffee crystals into mix.

CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and creamer., In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone. Press candy canes down to fit if needed., Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 2 months (mixture will settle). To use, transfer contents of jar to a covered container; mix well., To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.

HOMEMADE CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Put the chocolate bars in the freezer for about 10 minutes. This will help you grind them in the food processor without the chocolate melting.
• In a very large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt.
• Break the dark chocolate and white chocolate bars into the food processor and pulse until the chocolate is ground into small crumb-size bits. Add to the cocoa powder mixture.
• Break the candy canes into pieces and add to the food processor. Pulse until they are ground. Add to the cocoa powder mixture and chocolate.
• Stir everything together, then add to the food processor in batches and grind until the mixture is a fine powder consistency.
• Add to mason jars and gift away!
• To make the cocoa, add two heaping tablespoons cocoa mix to one cup (8 ounces) warm milk and add a candy cane stir stick.

SUGAR-FREE HOT COCOA MIX (WITH SPLENDA)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (sift for a finer mix).
• Store in an airtight container.
• Add 1/4 cup mix and boiling water to a mug.
• Stir to dissolve.

SPICED HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Pulse powdered milk, pudding mix, chocolate drink mix, powdered creamer, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon together in a food processor until blended.

HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR (NESTLE)

Steps:

• COMBINE dry milk, sugar, cocoa and marshmallows in large bowl.
• Pour into 2-quart jar or tall container.
• Seal with lid and decorate with fabric and ribbon.
• RECIPE TO ATTACH:
• Measure 1/2 cup cocoa mix into mug. Stir in 1 cup hot water or milk.

INSTANT HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
• To make, fill cup 1/4 to 1/2 full with mix and pour in hot water or warm milk.

CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Crush Candy Canes (add a little powdered sugar if you are crushing them in a food processor).
• Combine crushed candy canes, sugar, creamer and cocoa and mix well.
• Place in jars.
• Add 1/4 cup mix to a mug of hot water.
• Enjoy!

HOT COCOA MIX IN BULK

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Store in an air-tight container.
• Use about 1/3 cup mix to 1 cup of hot water.

CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX - GIFT

Steps:

• Layer ingredients in a pretty glass quart container or any other packaging of your choice.
• Decorate the container with a tag, ribbon, and any other wrapping desired.
• On the directions tag write, "Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the mix into your cup and add boiling water. Stir well and add milk if desired".

LOW-CARB FRIENDLY HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl, and mix with a spoon until well blended. Storing the blend in an air-tight container keeps it tasting good.
• Buy larger quantities of the ingredients because it's less expensive and you've got a ready supply of raw materials if you open the container and find it empty.
• Making Cocoa.
• Heat your water and spoon up 5 teaspoons of hot cocoa mix into a mug and add about a teaspoon of skim milk. Using the teaspoon, blend the milk and dry cocoa mix together until it forms a smooth, thick cocoa sludge in the bottom of the mug. now add your hot water and blend thoroughly.
• This trick of adding milk and creating a cocoa sludge creates a smoother cup of cocoa, than if you simply added the cocoa mix to hot water.

HOT COCOA MIX - LARGE QUANTITY

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, divided evenly, into 2 very large mixing bowls, and mix thoroughly.
• You can also use a clean plastic trash bag, make sure to close tightly.
• Then place in sealed containers, ziploc bags etc.
• Place 1/3 cup into a coffee cup and fill with hot water.
• Enjoy!
• Yields approximately 28 cups of mix.

MEXICAN HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Directions for mix:.
• Mix all ingredients together well.
• Store in airtight container.
• Yield approximately 2 cups.
• Directions for beverage:.
• In saucepan on medium heat, combine 2 cups of milk or milk substitute. (I have used rice milk and almond milk).
• Add approximately 2 tablespoons of prepared cocoa mix, more or less to taste.
• Stir with whisk until warmed. Do not allow to burn.
• Stir almond extract into the warmed milk mixture just before serving.
• Add cinnamon stick for garnish if desired.
• Yield: 2 servings.

DIY HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large airtight container, mix the first 5 ingredients. If desired, stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months., To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup mix in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended.

HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings. For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Pulse the first five ingredients in a food processor until baking chips are finely ground. Transfer to a large airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months., To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup hot cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended.

HAZELNUT HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• PLACE all ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk until evenly blended. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature until ready to use or package. Makes about 2 cups mix.
• Recipe to attach:
• Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of cocoa mix into mug. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir well.
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