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    Bulk Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

    Feb 8, 2021 · 2 Comments

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    A really simple recipe for a big batch of homemade hot chocolate mix! Keep it on hand all season so you can whip up a cup of cocoa whenever the mood strikes.

    hot chocolate in mugs with whipped cream

    We love hot chocolate at my house. Of all of the seasonal beverages, it is far and away our favorite. Here is a hot chocolate mix that is super chocolatey, not too sweet, and really, really creamy. This is somewhat of a bulk recipe, so it will give you a lot of mix!

    People think I'm exaggerating when I tell them how big a difference keeping a bulk hot chocolate mix on hand makes in the effort to make winter more enjoyable. Having hot chocolate every day is a highlight for everyone involved!

    • hot chocolate mix ingredients in a bowl
    • hot chocolate ingredients mixed

    THE MIX

    This mix has just 5 ingredients:

    • Powdered milk - Helps to make the hot chocolate creamy, gives it more of a milky flavor, makes it delicious even with water.
    • Powdered sugar - Key to a homemade mix that combines well and dissolves nicely in liquid.
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder - Just straight cocoa. Here's where all the chocolate flavor comes from, so use a good one!
    • Cornstarch - Makes it creamy and prevents the dry mix from clumping.
    • Salt - Balances out the sweetness.

    VERY CONVENIENTLY, this recipe uses two boxes of powdered milk, a 1 pound bag of powdered sugar, and an 8 ounce container of cocoa, which means there is very little measuring to do!

    homemade hot chocolate mix ingredients

    THE LIQUID

    You can use this mix with milk (any kind you like!), or water. It will be creamiest with milk, but - because of the powdered milk and cornstarch - is even creamy with water!

    hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

    I make this with whole milk if we want a deluxe hot chocolate experience, but for just every day drinking after coming in from outside, I heat water in our teapot and mix a couple servings in a glass Pyrex, then divide between espresso cups (an ideal size for toddlers!). I add some cool water to any kids' cups so they're not too hot. Super quick and easy!

    THE RATIO

    1/3 cup mix and 2/3 cup liquid is a good place to start. For an extra intense and creamy hot chocolate, use equal parts mix and liquid.

    One of my favorite things about having a big batch of mix is being able to easily adjust how chocolatey the hot chocolate is. No more being restrained by the contents of a packet!

    pouring hot chocolate into mug

    How to get smooth hot chocolate from a homemade mix

    Homemade hot chocolate mix's greatest flaw is its tendency to clump when mixed with liquid. The trick to avoiding clumping and getting a perfectly smooth hot chocolate is to first make a smooth slurry before adding all of the liquid.

    Start with the hot chocolate mix in a mug and add just enough hot liquid to cover. Whisk vigorously until no clumps remain. Whisk in the remaining liquid.

    • pouring a small amount of water into mix
    • whisking hot chocolate slurry
    • smooth hot chocolate!

    Toppings and add-ins

    For an extra special hot chocolate. Would also be fun as a hot cocoa bar!

    Toppings: whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, mini marshmallows.

    Add-ins: candy canes, rumchata/baileys/peppermint schnapps, cinnamon/cayenne.

    hot chocolate with toppings
    hot chocolate in mugs with whipped cream
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    Bulk Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

    A hot chocolate mix that is super chocolatey, not too sweet, and really, really creamy. This is somewhat of a bulk recipe, so it will give you a lot of mix! Keep it on hand all season so you can whip up a cup of cocoa whenever the mood strikes.
    Makes about 10 cups of mix.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Servings: 30
    Author: Mandy Jackson

    Ingredients

    • 2 (9.6 ounce) boxes powdered milk
    • 1 (1 pound) bag powdered sugar
    • 1 (8 ounce) container unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/2 cup cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Directions

    • Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
      To make a single serving of hot chocolate, place 1/3 cup mix into a mug. Heat 2/3 cup milk or water. Add just enough liquid to the mug to cover the mix and whisk vigorously until smooth. Whisk in remaining liquid.

    Equipment

    whisking hot chocolate slurry
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    creamy hot chocolate in mugs
    Espresso Cups
    pouring a small amount of water into mix
    Tea Kettle
    Glass Pyrex
    creamy hot chocolate in mugs

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    1. Tami says

      September 19, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      How much water is needed to make the entire mix in one big pot?
      How many servings?

    2. Mandy Jackson says

      September 21, 2022 at 12:07 am

      Hi Tami, this recipe makes about 10 cups of mix and serves about 30. To make it all at once, I'd start with 20 cups (5 quarts) of liquid.

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