Best Gourmet Hot Chocolate Mix Recipes

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX RECIPE

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Skip the store-bought packets and instead make up a batch of better-tasting hot chocolate mix at home! This is the BEST hot cocoa mix out there, so good you'll want to give it as a gift!

Provided by Cassie Johnston

Categories Drinks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups dried milk (whole is preferred, but nonfat works)
1 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 6 months.
To make a mug of hot chocolate: combine 1/2 cup mix with 3/4 cup of hot water or milk in a mug, stir well until frothy and well-combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 2 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 109 milligrams sodium, Sugar 32 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

GOURMET HOT COCOA MIX

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Bulk hot cocoa mix in which different flavors can be made simply by using different flavored coffee creamers and pudding mixes:)

Provided by stormeenyte

Categories Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 20 cups of cocoa, 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup powdered milk
1 1/2 cups powdered coffee creamer
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix

Steps:

Sift together all dry ingredients and store in covered container of your choosing.
To use mix: stir 2 heaping tablespoons of cocoa mix into 8 oz. mug of hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 144.8, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 24, Protein 3.2

HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE MIX

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This hot chocolate mix is made with a blend of chocolate and cocoa powder for a rich, decadent flavor and creamy texture. For an even more luscious mug, use equal parts heavy cream and whole milk.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories Chocolate Drink Hot Drink Dessert Kid-Friendly Winter Non-Alcoholic New Year's Day Back to School Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield 8 servings (1 1/2 cups mix)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

For the hot chocolate mix:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup high-quality cocoa powder
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
For the hot chocolate:
1 cup whole milk
Whipped cream, marshmallows, and cocoa powder (for serving)

Steps:

Make the hot chocolate mix:
Combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate, cornstarch, and sea salt in a food processor. Scrape in vanilla seeds; discard pod. Blend until mixture is smooth and powdery, about 1 minute.
Make the hot chocolate:
Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. hot chocolate mix and cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture returns to a simmer and hot chocolate mix is dissolved and thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes.
Transfer hot chocolate to a mug. Top with whipped cream and marshmallows and dust with cocoa powder.
Do Ahead
Hot chocolate mix can be made 2 months ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze up to 3 months.