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Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix – Make Your Own To Last The Winter

Creamy hot chocolate mix

By //  by Candace Sampson 3 Comments

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To me, there is nothing better than hot chocolate. That’s why I love whipping up this Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix at the beginning of each winter. It keeps on the counter all season and is so much better than anything I can buy in the store.

Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix Make Your Own

My daughter asked me to make her something we could keep on the counter that would be creamy, like the kind she gets from our local coffee shop. I had a hard time finding something similar in the stores, so I set about to create my own version made with real ingredients and, of course, it had to be extra chocolate-y.

Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix with LOTS of chocolate

In the past we’ve gone easy peasy with this simple, three-ingredient mix but I was wanted something a little creamier. Powdered milk, confectioner’s sugar, and milk chocolate chips (or chunks) are what makes this creamy hot chocolate mix so perfect! Yum. 

Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix - Make and Leave on the Counter for the Kids to Make Their Own

With a little playing around I was able to eliminate what I didn’t want in there, like unwanted chemicals, and add in things like cinnamon and extra chocolate pieces. In the end, this recipe was exactly what I was looking for. I think you’ll like it too. Watch the video below and wait until the end for a cute tutorial on snowman marshmallows using Wilton Candy Melts in orange and chocolate.

 


Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix - Make and Leave on the Counter for the Kids to Make Their Own
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Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
  • 2 cups powdered icing sugar
  • 1 cup dutch process cocoa
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips (or chunks)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients, except chocolate chunks in a large bowl and whisk until well blended.

  2. Stir in chocolate chunks.

  3. Add 3-4 tbsps into a cup and add hot water or milk to your tasting. 

Recipe Notes

Store in an air-tight container.

The ultimate test though was the Hot Chocolate Kid, who gave it two enthusiastic thumbs ups!

Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix you can make at home

Feel free to double and even triple this recipe. It will sit on your counter for a good while, just remember to make note of the expiry date of the powdered milk you bought.

This also makes an excellent gift for friends, teachers, bus drivers, and coaches. Simply fill a jar from the dollar store with hot chocolate mix, tie with a festive ribbon with instructions on the outside and add a Peppermint Candy Cane as a stir stick! Voila! All your gift giving done in one easy recipe and likely under budget too. You’re welcome.

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About Candace Sampson

Candace is founder and editor-in-chief of Life in Pleasantville which isn't half as fancy as it sounds. You can find her sharing travel stories on What She Said Radio and on CTV Ottawa Morning Live.

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  1. Annemarie Salsano Dri

    December 22, 2015 at 11:21 am

    I would truly benefit from winning a surprise getaway for 2 to Ste Anne’s Spa before my upcoming vocal chord surgery. I would be taking my dear hubby. Feeling Hopeful!!

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  2. elfgirk

    January 27, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    The recipe is great, we love it. But, meaning no disrespect, icing sugar is fine sugar and cornstarch, so there is cornstarch in this recipe

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    • Candace Derickx

      January 29, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      No! I’m so glad you pointed that out!! So very true. And now I need to figure out that part of it. Thanks so much for drawing to my attention!

      Reply

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