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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (Original, Mexican, & Peppermint)

December 15, 2014 3 Comments

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe including 3 flavors, Original, Mexican, and Peppermint. Great holiday or homemade Christmas gift!

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (gift idea) | snappygourmet.com

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe including 3 flavors (Original Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, and Mexican Hot Chocolate) for you today! EASY to make, ready in minutes, and this homemade hot chocolate is a great homemade Christmas gift, birthday gift, teacher’s gift, or just because gift! Include some fun toppings like crushed peppermint (or candy canes) candy, mini chocolate chips, and/or mini marshmallows with your Homemade Hot Chocolate and you have a fun gift that everyone will love!

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (3 flavors) | snappygourmet.com

You should be able to find all the ingredients for this Homemade Hot Chocolate right in your grocery store including the instant powdered milk such as Carnation Instant Dry Milk. It does help to have a food processor to process everything to make it a little finer, but it will still work if you don’t have one. You may need to adjust the amounts of the ingredients and spices to your personal taste.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe & toppings | snappygourmet.com

I like to include some of my favorite toppings like mini chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and mini marshmallows and put everything in decorated bags or small mason jars. You could also make some cute homemade labels! This Homemade Hot Cocoa also makes a great stocking stuffer for the foodies in your life! If you’re looking for another fun homemade gift, check out this DIY Vanilla extract and Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix – 6 flavors. These Gingersnap Roasted Candied Pecans are also a great homemade edible gift idea!

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe | snappygourmet.com

Hope you enjoy! Check out my Hot Chocolate on a Stick for another fun gourmet hot chocolate and gift idea.

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (Original, Mexican, & Peppermint)

Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe in 3 flavors - Original, Peppermint, and Mexican.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 9 cups of mix
Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients
 

Original:

  • 4 cups (or 1-9.6 oz. bag) instant powdered milk
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups unsweetened cocoa (preferably Dutch process)
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Peppermint:

  • 12 starlight peppermint candies (or 4 candy canes), finely crushed

Mexican:

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile pepper

Serving Suggestions:

  • hot water (or hot milk, coconut milk, or almond milk)
  • whipped cream or whipped topping
  • mini chocolate chips crushed peppermint candy, and/or mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Place powdered milk, powdered sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in food processor and process until fine consistency and combined. Remove and pour mix into storage container.
  • For Peppermint, add 3 cups of original prepared hot chocolate mix and starlight candies (or candy canes) to food processor and process until candy is finely crushed.
  • For Mexican, add 3 cups of original prepared hot chocolate mix, ground cinnamon, and ancho chile pepper to food process and process until combined.
  • To serve, mix about 3-4 tablespoons of mix to one cup of hot water (or milk) and top with desired toppings.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: You may need to change the amount of the ingredients and spices to your family's personal preferences.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Use your favorite spices for your own personal flavor.
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keywords: DIY hot chocolate mix, homemade cocoa
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Other Hot Chocolate inspired recipe you may enjoy:

  • Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Cocktail – Snappy Gourmet
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cookies – Snappy Gourmet
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies – Kirbie’s Cravings
  • Gluten Free Hot Chocolate Cupcakes – Cookie Monster Cooking

Tags: chocolate, christmas gift, homemade, hot chocolate mix, hot cocoa, recipe Categories: Drinks, Recipes

About the Author

Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites. <More about Lisa Huff>

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  1. Sharon (Nut Free Wok) says

    January 30, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Such a pretty presentation and lovely idea for a hostess gift during the holidays! Thank you!

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  2. Kim (Life in the Van) says

    January 30, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Great gift idea!

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  3. Alice @ Honestly Fitness says

    December 23, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I love this idea! Simple yet a very cute and useful gift for the cold winter days.

    Reply

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