This easy homemade hot chocolate mix recipe makes the BEST thick, rich, and creamy hot cocoa... All with just 4 ingredients!

hands holding mug of homemade hot chocolate mix topped with marshmallows and candy cane bits

In case you missed it, Better Homes and Gardens hosted their first-ever livestream event last week! Filled with tips and tricks for getting your home guest-ready holidays, it's definitely worth watching the recorded video if you missed it.

I took away tons of ideas for our upcoming celebrations. One of my favorite is this delicious hot chocolate mix... Not only is it a wonderful treat to have on hand when there's a cold wind whipping around outside, it's also perfect for gift giving!

better homes and gardens flip tite storage containers on a wood table

Whether you're making this hot chocolate mix recipe to keep on hand or give as a gift, these BHG Flip-Tite Storage Containers are ideal for keeping your mix fresh and easy to access.

I use the 7.5-cup container for this recipe, but if you need the extra storage, this 3-pack is the best value for your money. You get one each of the 4.5-cup, 7.5-cup and 10-cup containers (a savings of $2.91), PLUS the set comes with a 1-year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine!

To be completely honest, if I'm making this hot chocolate mix for personal use, I just dump everything into my container and give it a good shake to mix it all up. But if I'm giving it as a gift, it looks prettiest when you layer the ingredients one by one.

hot chocolate mix ingredients in glass bowls

How To Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Above is a quick video my girls shot that shows how easy it is to make this hot chocolate mix! This is definitely a kid-friendly project.

Just to recap, we start with the sugar on the bottom, followed by the cocoa powder, dry milk powder, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. One tip I would add is to carefully wipe down any excess powder on the sides between ingredients for a clean presentation (if that's important to you)...

hot chocolate mix in a BHG flip tite container

Finally, add a gift tag with instructions on how to prepare the hot chocolate for drinking (it's a simple 1:1 ratio), and you've got a fantastic teacher gift, hostess gift, thank you gift, etc.! I picked up these gorgeous gold and white gift tags in the Walmart craft department.

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child's hands holding mug of homemade hot chocolate mix topped with marshmallows and candy cane pieces

Decadent Hot Chocolate Mix

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This easy homemade hot chocolate mix recipe makes the BEST thick, rich, and creamy hot cocoa… All with just 4 ingredients!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
▢ 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
▢ 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
▢ 1 cup mini marshmallows - (optional)
▢ 1 cup crushed peppermint candies - or crushed candy canes* (optional)

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Instructions

In a 7.5-cup BHG Flip-Tite Storage Container layer the hot chocolate mix ingredients in the following order: sugar, cocoa powder, milk powder, chocolate chips, marshmallows (optional) and peppermints (optional). Store in a cool, dry spot for up to one month.
To prepare the hot chocolate mix for drinking, combine 2 cups of mix with 2 cups of water in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the chocolate pieces are melted and the mixture is heated through. Makes 4 servings.

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Recipe Notes

*If crushing your own candy canes, filter the crushed candy through a large strainer to remove the fine dust created when crushing.

Nutrition information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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I should note that this mix definitely earns the "decadent" label! It produces a hot chocolate that is creamy, thick and rich, and a little goes a long way, so keep the servings small.

If you want to jazz your hot chocolate mix up a bit more, here are some fun variations:

Mexican hot chocolate mix: add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and a pinch of chili powder.
peppermint hot chocolate mix: add one cup of peppermint candies or crushed candy canes, also a great addition to the white hot chocolate mix below.
white hot chocolate mix: substitute 1 (3.4-oz.) package of white chocolate pudding mix for the cocoa powder, plus a few changes to the ratios throughout.

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How To Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

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