This 4-Ingredient Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix is what I make when you and I want rich, cozy hot chocolate on repeat all winter without buying packets. It stirs together in minutes from pantry staples—powdered sugar, cocoa powder, powdered milk, and a pinch of salt—and lives in a jar on the counter so you can scoop, pour hot milk or water, and have a silky mug of cocoa any time.
Why You’ll Love This Mix
This mix is fast, cheap, and flexible: it uses just four ingredients, no cooking, and you can easily scale it up for big jars or edible gifts. Thanks to powdered sugar and powdered milk, it dissolves smoothly and tastes creamy even when you only have hot water, while the salt deepens the chocolate flavor so it tastes better than most store‑bought packets. You can keep it classic or dress it up with vanilla, crushed candy canes, or mini marshmallows so every mug feels a little different.
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