Best Holiday Hot Chocolate Mix Recipes

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HOT CHOCOLATE MIX RECIPE



Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe image

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

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

HOLIDAY HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 3 cups milk, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking, until the milk is steaming and the sugar dissolves. Gradually add 4 ounces each chopped semisweet and bittersweet chocolate, whisking until melted. Cook, whisking occasionally, until smooth. (Note: This is an extra-thick European-style hot chocolate.) Serve with mini marshmallows, peppermint sticks, whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, toasted coconut or other toppings.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ HOT CHOCOLATE CHEX™ MIX



The Polar Express™ Hot Chocolate Chex™ Mix image

Hot! Hot! Ooh we got it! This festive snack mix is the next best thing to drinking a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day. Chex™ cereal is covered in melted chocolate chips and coated in a powdered sugar and hot cocoa mixture, then tossed with clusters of marshmallows and chocolate nonpareils. Enjoy it plain or with a peppermint twist!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 55m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal
4 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup hot cocoa mix
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate nonpareils

Steps:

  • Line 2 large rimmed baking pans with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereals. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and cocoa mix.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave semisweet chocolate chips uncovered on High 45 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until chips are melted and smooth. Pour onto cereal in bowl; mix thoroughly to coat. Transfer mixture to 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; add powdered sugar mix to bag. Seal bag; shake to coat. Spread in one of the pans to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, just until chips are starting to melt and can be stirred smooth. Stir in marshmallows; coat completely. Spread in remaining pan, spreading mini marshmallows into small clusters; let stand about 30 minutes or until coating is set.
  • In large serving bowl, mix cereal, marshmallow clusters and chocolate nonpareils. Store at room temperature in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

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