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Skip the store-bought mix and make this quick and easy, rich and creamy Hot Chocolate Mix! It’s made with just a few ingredients and keeps well so you’re ready to whip up a mug of hot chocolate in minutes!
Hot chocolate is one of the quintessential fall and winter drinks that can warm up even the chilliest of nights. This Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix makes it quick and easy to whip up a mug of creamy hot chocolate in minutes. It’s perfect for gifting, too!

It makes a thoughtful neighbor, teacher, and co-worker gift.
The best Hot Chocolate Mix is the one you mix up at home. It’s simple, sweet, and so creamy!
And if you love hot chocolate, don’t skip these incredible classic Hot Chocolate Bombs and my Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Bombs and Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs. They are the BEST gift for friends, family and neighbors!
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
- Quick
- Easy
- Customizable

Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Dutch process or natural unsweetened are preferable, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Powdered Sugar – Also known as confectioners sugar. Do not use organic powdered sugar as it doesn’t yield a smooth consistency. You can substitute white granulated sugar in a pinch.
- Malted Milk Powder – Completely optional but so good! It results in the creamiest hot chocolate! You can typically find malted milk powder in the baking aisle – be sure to choose a gluten free version if that’s an issue for your family.
- Powdered Milk – Powdered milk also contributes to a creamy hot chocolate mix. It is dried evaporated milk and doesn’t expire as quickly as fresh milk. You can eliminate or substitute with instant coffee creamer if needed.

Variations
- Vanilla Powder
- Espresso Powder
- Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt

How to Make Hot Chocolate Mix
- Combine – In a small mixing bowl, whisk cocoa powder, powdered sugar, malt powder and powdered milk until well combined. To prevent lumps, sift cocoa and powdered sugar. Alternatively, you can add to a large mason jar and shake.
- Store – Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

To Serve
Add a half cup Hot Chocolate Mix into your mug. Pour a half cup of hot water or milk over the top and stir. You can also warm in a slow cooker.
Optional Add Ins
- Caramel
- Nut Butter (peanut butter, almond butter)
- Liquor – Peppermint Schnapps, Cinnamon Schnapps
- Homemade Whipped Cream

If you love this homemade hot chocolate mix, don’t skip these incredible individual Hot Cocoa Cakes that start with a brownie mix!
Serving Suggestions
- Add a layer of miniature marshmallows or marshmallow bits at the top of your mix and seal in a jar.
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – Store in an airtight container up to 6 months.

Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free – only if you choose a specifically gluten free malted milk powder.
- Dairy Free – Simply eliminate powdered milk.
- Nut Free
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If you love chocolate, don’t skip my incredible Chocolate Butter recipe, perfect for slathering on everything!
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- Mulled Wine
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- Pink Hot Chocolate
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Bombs
- White Chocolate Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Dark Hot Chocolate Bombs
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Hot Chocolate Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¾ cups powdered milk
- ½ cup malted milk powder
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl or large sealable jar, whisk / combine powdered sugar, cocoa, powdered milk and malted milk powder until smooth.
- Add a layer of marshmallows and serve with hot water or milk or add a layer of marshmallows to an airtight jar and store until use.
Nutrition Information
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Melany says
For a hot cocoa bomb do I just use the powdered sugar a cocoa powder?
Julie Blanner says
Yes, enjoy!
Shawna says
So you can omit the dry milk and the powdered milk for the hot chocolate bombs? So it would essentially be powdered sugar, cocoa powder and that’s it? Or can I used malted chocolate powder? My store did not have either powdered milk
Julie Blanner says
Yes! You can still use malted powder if you’d like, but it’s not required. Enjoy!
Christa says
Can you add this mix directly to a hot chocolate bomb? And how much do you add to each bomb?
Julie Blanner says
Absolutely! 1 tablespoon is recommended (without the dried milk). Enjoy!
Christi says
What is the amount of each ingredient.
Julie Blanner says
Hi Christi! You can find measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post or by clicking jump to recipe. enjoy!
Christ says
What are the measurements?
Julie Blanner says
Hello!
All the measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Enjoy!
Julie