This oh-so-easy Hot Chocolate Mix is perfect for DIY family projects and homemade gift giving. Top with cute floating marshmallow snowmen for an unforgettable chilly weather sweet combination.

Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

Cold weather means it’s time to start making those mugs of hot cocoa! I love this season when we can just all sit around a fire pit or on the sofa and cuddle with a nice warm, rich cup of hot cocoa. How many of us still go to the store and purchase those little easy individual hot chocolate packets from Swiss Miss or Nestlé Hot Cocoa Mix dairy to make hot cocoa? Now, with a few simple ingredients, you can make a your own hot chocolate mix (no packet!) and customize it using your favorite chocolates! This hot chocolate mix has a rich-tasting chocolate flavor and it’s customizable. How to make the best Hot Chocolate Mix: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

Hot Chocolate Mix: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together powdered milk, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, grated white chocolate, grated milk chocolate, and coffee creamer until fully combined.
Store hot cocoa mix in a tightly sealed container for up to three months.

How To Make Floating Snowmen for Hot Chocolate

It’s one thing to throw some mini marshmallows in a cup of hot chocolate, but why not have these cute snowmen floating on top? These marshmallow snowmen are such a fun way to really brighten up hot cocoa.These little marshmallow snowmen are guaranteed to add drama to a cup of steamy hot chocolate. Together, the hot chocolate and floating snowmen make a fabulous edible craft for the family to make.

Floating Snowmen:

Thread 2 large marshmallows onto a pretzel stick to form the body. Thread a 3rd large marshmallow onto another pretzel stick and connect, adding the head of the snowman to create the full body.
Add arms and legs by inserting pretzels into the sides of the body and the bottom marshmallows to form the legs.
In a small dish add one tablespoon of chocolate syrup and a drop of black food gel. Mix together. Use a wooden skewer or a toothpick to dip into the syrup and then apply the syrup to the snowman to create the eyes, mouth, and buttons.
Cut jelly beans in half and then trim sides to create a triangle. Apply to the face to create the nose. Top each cup of hot cocoa with a snowman.

How to Make the Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

It’s important of using high-quality chocolate to enhance the richness and taste of the homemade hot chocolate mix. You can experiment with different types of chocolate, such as dark or milk chocolate, to cater to various flavor preferences.

To make a cup of hot cocoa, to each cup of hot milk add 2 heaping tablespoons of hot cocoa mix and stir until dissolved. If you choose to make this with hot water, you may need additional hot chocolate mix for richness. (Milk will create a richer hot chocolate flavor.)
Microwave Preparation: Heat 6 fluid ounces of water or milk in a microwave-safe mug for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until hot. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix. (Equal to one packet or envelope of hot cocoa mix.)
Does it matter what kind of cocoa or chocolate bar you use? You can use any brand that you enjoy, but a good quality chocolate is highly recommended. I prefer Ghirardelli for both the cocoa and grated chocolate.
Can I use different varieties of chocolate bars? Yes! Actually, I make a container for the
kids with milk chocolate then I make myself a container with dark chocolate.
How do I store this hot chocolate mix? Store in an airtight container or a mason jar for up to 3 months.
Can the snowmen be made ahead of time? Yes, you can make them in advance. Store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use up to 7 days beforehand. Please note, the pretzels may soften.
You may opt to use orange sprinkles or a tube of orange cookie icing for the nose in place of jelly beans.
You could even add a fun colorful scarf using fruit roll-ups to the snowman, if you wish.
How do you finely chop the chocolate bars? You can use a food processor, the fine grater on a boxed grater or a citrus zester.

What You’ll Need to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate

Things you’ll need to make no packet Hot Chocolate Mix: Powdered milk, confectioners sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered coffee creamer, milk chocolate bar, white chocolate bar for the hot cocoa.
To make the Floating Snowmen: Large marshmallows, small pretzel sticks, orange jelly beans, chocolate syrup, black food gel, toothpick, mixing bowl, canister, whisk, and tablespoon.

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