A good cocoa mix is harder to make than it might seem. I like my hot chocolate to be the right balance of creamy and chocolate goodness. It needs to be yummy enough on it’s own, but also be able to endure my loads and loads of whipped cream and marshmallows.
After trying and testing many variations in our house, we finally have determined that this is the best cocoa mix of all. It is the perfect ratio of everything and can make a fabulous gift to give to someone special in your life.
Most of the items, I am sure, you will find lurking in your pantry. We store ours in a thrifted jar with some festive ribbon. As a special Friday night treat, I load up a breakfast tray with all the fixings and mix up a batch of this to enjoy with a little popcorn. It is our holiday tradition that I hope the kids will remember. This recipe is tucked away in my holiday journal to give to them when they are older. I hope they will someday be serving this same mix to their own children. Ah, a girl can dream can’t she?
Hot Cocoa Mix
4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. If a finer consistency is desired, you can pour the mix into a blender or food processor and run it through that. Store in an airtight container. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup (depending on your cocoa preference) of the mix to an 8 ounce mug of boiling water.
I am bookmarking this to make for all my neighbors. Sounds divine!
@ilinap
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love it. thanks for this recipe, amy!
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oh my GOSH. This sounds OUTRAGEOUS. Yum-o!
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Cool! A new recipe to try. Thanks for sharing!
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Great recipe! I was just wondering if you add to hot water or milk?
Thanks,
Christina
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Christina-
I just add water- it has creamer and milk in it so it is plenty creamy enough. I edited the recipe to show that it is water. Thanks for asking that!
A.
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I’ll have to try this–sounds very tasty.
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Yum, you sent me some last year in my swap box. Definitely enjoyed it!
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Sounds delish, Amy! I’ve printed it out to try!
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That sounds awesome! I detest the cocoa that comes in packages. We’ll have to try this!
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That sounds awesome! I detest the cocoa that comes in packages. We’ll have to try this!
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Totally had to try this TODAY! Absolutely delicious!
Thanks!!!
Had to make some subs due to what was on hand:
used 2 Tbsp. Stevia Plus (instead of white sugar- not to be extra healthy, but just to see how it would taste!)
FF/SF Mint Choc. Fudge Pudding mix
SF Hazelnut powdered creamer
Truly scrumptious! We used water, too.
Thanks so much for doing all the legwork for me!
Oh! And of course we made it all in our lovely, new Cocoa Latte Maker (per your Pumpkin Spice Latte suggestion!!)
Merry Christmas!
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Amy, thanks so much for posting this recipe! We were using up our packaged stuff (thank goodness it is finally gone!) and I whipped up a batch of this with my preschooler. My 12 year old drinks a cup of cocoa every morning before heading out to the bus – love that it is simple, inexpensive, tasty and preservative free!
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I have a question. Bought all ingredients and started mixing them but realized the chocolate fudge pudding mix only comes in two sizes: wt 1.4 oz and2.1 oz. Am I right that the box I should add is the one that is 1.4 oz. ? Thanks.
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Amy Reply:
December 12th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Maybe add two of the smaller ones? You can always try it with just one and see how it tastes! I hope that helps!!
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