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Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe

Homemade Hot Cocoa is so quick and easy to make! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, stirred into warmed milk, a cup of coffee, or hot water for a quick, easy, and cozy hot cocoa!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed or natural
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

To Make Homemade Hot Cocoa from this Mix:

  • 1 cup warm milk or water or coffee

Optional Toppings:

Hot Cocoa Variations:

  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (Peppermint Hot Cocoa)

Instructions

  • Mix together sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Store in an airtight container.

To Make Hot Cocoa from this Mix:

  • Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix into 1 cup of warmed milk, hot water, or coffee. Add ingredients for flavor variations and/ or optional toppings as desired.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is calculated on  2 tablespoons of homemade hot cocoa mix. This recipe makes 12 to 24, 8-ounce servings of hot cocoa. 
Storage Tips
Hot Cocoa Mix should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. If stored correctly, it should last for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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