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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    hot chocolate mix

    Published: Dec 13, 2013 · Updated: Feb 13, 2024 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    ornament filled with hot chocolate mix

    Easy hot chocolate mix has less than 5 ingredients and less sugar than most homemade recipes. Great for Christmas gifts!

    Hot Chocolate Mix in an Ornament!

    Is this not the most adorable way to give a gift ever?!

    I squealed when I saw how cute this genius idea was from Bubbly Nature Creations.

    Hot Chocolate Mix from Living Well Kitchen

    I just had to make it. I mean, who doesn't love hot chocolate?! And that presentation is genius.

    I skipped the mini marshmallows and other extras because I wanted this to be a bit healthier.

    You don't have to put this in ornaments but I just felt like it was too adorable not to.

    Hot Chocolate Mix from Living Well Kitchen

    It's easy enough to do and so cute. You just need a funnel or some wax paper to get the mix in the small opening.

    I used clear glass ornaments from Michael's but you can also use plastic ones.

    All you do is make the mix {add everything to a food processor and blend until smooth} then either add to a jar or put in ornaments.

    For the ornaments, add ⅓ cup to the ornaments, so it will be for one serving.

    Then just tie on a little tag that says "Hot Chocolate Mix" and let them know how to make it: Add mix to a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot water or milk. Enjoy!

    Hot Chocolate Mix from Living Well Kitchen

    The entire hot chocolate mix recipe makes enough for 12 cups of hot chocolate. If you like it super chocolatey, add another tablespoon of cocoa powder. You can also omit the chocolate chips but I love adding them.

    Another few delicious idea would be adding some cinnamon and/or some vanilla bean powder.

    So you can make this to keep in your house for when that chocolate craving strikes, or give to a friend as a fun Christmas gift. {It's great for kids}.

    By the way, today {December 13} is National Cocoa Day 🙂  Enjoy!

    Hot Chocolate Mix from Living Well Kitchen

    Hot Chocolate Mix

    Easy hot chocolate mix has less than 5 ingredients and less sugar than most homemade recipes. Great for gifts!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 cups
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 cups powdered milk
    • 2 tablespoon semi sweet chocolate chips {optional}
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Mix all together in a food processor.
    • To make hot chocolate: add ⅓ cup hot chocolate mix to a mug and stir in 1 cup hot water or milk.

    Notes

    *Bason on this recipe from Teaspoon of Spice
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
    Nutrition Facts
    Hot Chocolate Mix
    Serving Size
     
    1 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    101
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    0.9
    g
    1
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.4
    g
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    19
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.5
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    4.5
    g
    9
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Meme

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    1. Serena

      December 15, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Thanks for the link Meme! What a supper fabulous idea to give as a gift in an ornament. So adorable...and such fun photos!

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      • Meme

        December 16, 2013 at 3:24 pm

        Thanks Serena! I loved your easy & chocolatey recipe for homemade hot chocolate that wasn't ridiculous {packed with sugar!!}

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