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Homemade hot cocoa mix in a mason jar with a gift tag and a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows behind it.
Recipe

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Servings: 1 Jar
Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
The best homemade hot cocoa mix! Easy to make in 5 minutes and makes a rich and decadent cup of hot chocolate.

Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Transfer the mix to a 16-ounce jar.
  • Top with chocolate chips, then the marshmallows. Do not mix.
  • Place the lid on the jar. Use twine to attach the printable gift tag, if desired.

Notes

The mix will keep for up to 3 months if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Each jar has enough mix to make 4 cups of hot chocolate.
To prepare hot cocoa:
  1. Mix up the ingredients in the jar to combine everything.
  2. Stir ½ cup mix into 1 ½ cups hot milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 327kcal
Homemade hot cocoa mix in a mason jar with a gift tag and a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows behind it.

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