Every item on this page was chosen by The Pioneer Woman team. The site may earn a commission on some products. How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Enjoy it yourself, or make a few batches to homemade hot cocoa mix as gifts. Make your own hot cocoa mix to keep in the pantry.
All you have to do is add hot water when you want a cup! From Joanne Ozug of Fifteen Spatulas. This ingredient shopping module is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content on their web site. In a large bowl, sift the confectioner’s sugar, then the unsweetened cocoa, to get rid of any lumps.
Stir in the powdered milk, and whisk well until everything is combined. Add mini marshmallows to the container, if desired. This can be kept in the pantry for 6 months. I like to put the hot cocoa mix in the cup and add the hot liquid on top, and stir, in order to not get any lumps. Oh boy, do I love hot cocoa. And that’s never going to change. I’ve got WAY too many childhood memories and nostalgia tied up into a piping hot cup of cocoa with marshmallows on top.
It’s the perfect treat for a cold night, paired with snuggles on the couch and a good movie. I feel cozy inside just writing that. When I’m at a hotel and see a packet of hot cocoa mix, I’ll usually make myself a cup, driven by my previously mentioned nostalgia. Though I have to admit that I cringe when I read the list of ingredients on the back.