Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix with Powdered Milk and Creamer

Creamy homemade hot cocoa mix with powdered milk & coffee creamer. 4-ingredient recipe with single-mug instructions that dissolves smoothly.

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Course: Beverages, Christmas

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 8-ounce mugs

Calories: 238kcal

Whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. You can also run it through a fine mesh sieve or sifter to get any lumps out.
Add in the dry milk powder and the coffee creamer, whisking together ’til well combined.
Transfer your homemade hot chocolate mix to an airtight container or mason jar, and store in a cool, dark pantry at room temperature for up to 1 year.

Add 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix to your favorite mug.
Pour 8 ounces hot water* (or milk) to the mix in the mug.
Stir everything together well with a fork or spoon.
Sprinkle mini marshmallows or add a dollop of whipped cream on top. You can also dunk a candy cane to make it more festive. Enjoy!

*hot, not boiling. Boiling water can cause the milk powder to clump up, making lumpy hot cocoa.

How do you store homemade hot cocoa mix?

Store in an airtight container or glass jar in a cool, dark pantry at room temperature for up to 12 months.

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