We absolutely love a hot, creamy cup of hot chocolate. Whether we are camping, hunting, sitting around the fire or at the breakfast table, we love a creamy cup of hot chocolate.

Because we enjoy drinking hot chocolate, I was searching for a healthier alternative to the store bought versions. And I was incredibly surprised at how easy and tasty it was to make our own hot chocolate mix from scratch.

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Can this recipe be made in bulk?

Yes! I have large one gallon sized jars that I use for our hot chocolate mix! Usually I multiply this recipe approximately 4X. But this original recipe should fit into a 1 liter or 1 quart sized jar.

TIP: Try to use a wide more sized jar! Because then you or your kids can easily get to the bottom of the jar!

Can you adjust the sugar in this mix?

Yes! I prefer ours to be less sweet. But you can easy adjust between 1 cup to 2 cups of confectioners (icing) sugar per batch. Or you can make a less sweet version and add sweeteners with each cup you make. My husband has a bit of a sweet tooth, so he likes to add a touch of honey.

How long can this hot chocolate mix be stored?

This hot chocolate mix can last 6 months in an air tight container. If I wanted to keep it longer, would store it in the freezer to keep the flavors fresh. But honestly, this hot chocolate mix does not last long in our house. Maybe 2 to 3 months.

Hot Chocolate Variations

When you want to make your hot chocolate experience a bit fancier, I have some simple ingredients you can add! These can be added to eat batch.

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon

But, if you want some variation in a single cup you can add these to your cup of hot chocolate.

1 chai tea bag
1 peppermint tea bag

TIP: This hot chocolate mix pairs beautifully with our Soft and Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies! Or, check out our Easy Dutch Oven Bread Recipe with cinnamon and raisins!

Simple, 4 Ingredient Hot Chocolate Mix

A simple hot chocolate mix recipe with only 4 ingredients.

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Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Ingredients

2½ cups powdered milk
1¼ cups confectioners sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
Store in an air tight container or jar.
Make your hot chocolate with hot water. Or add milk to make it extra creamy.

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