DIY Hot Chocolate Mix

Homemade hot chocolate with mini marshmallows in a clear glass mug.

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5 from 1 vote

Making DIY Hot Chocolate Mix is an easy and affordable way to have homemade hot chocolate any time you want.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: beverage, chocolate, cocoa, dairy, drink, hot beverage, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, milk, white chocolate

Special Diet: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Carissa Serink

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

DIY Hot Chocolate Mix

1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or chunks
3 cups skim milk powder
1 ½ cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

Hot Chocolate

1 cup milk
Mini marshmallows or whipped cream optional, to serve

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Instructions

To Make DIY Hot Chocolate Mix

Add 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chunks to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the chocolate is finely chopped and resembles coarse sand. Scrape the edges of the food processor, especially the bottom to make sure the chocolate is not stuck there.
Add 3 cups skim milk powder, 1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the food processor. Process until the mixture is an evenly mixed, light brown powder.
Transfer the mixture to a large airtight jar or canister.

To make Hot Chocolate

Scoop 1/4 cup of the mix to a mug and add 1 cup milk. Warm in the microwave for 1 minute. Remove the mug and stir, heat for an additional 30-60 seconds as needed, and stir again. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Instead of heating your hot chocolate in the microwave, you could also heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Or you could use an espresso machine milk steamer. In both of the above cases, heat the milk on its own first before stirring in the hot chocolate mix.

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