An easy homemade hot cocoa mix recipe. Made with just four ingredients, this DIY hot chocolate mix comes together in a matter of minutes.

Scale

130 grams confectioner’s sugar (1 cup)
50 grams unsweeted cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
80 grams dry milk powder (1 cup)

To serve:

Hot water or milk, mini marshmallows, shaved dark chocolate, whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream)

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Cocoa powder and confectioner's sugar in a mesh sieve

Discard any lumps or hard bits of sugar.

Sifting confectioner's sugar to remove lumps
Ingredients for DIY hot chocolate in a bowl

Hot chocolate mix ingredients in a metal bowl with a whisk

Whisking together the ingredients for homemade hot cocoa mix

Transfer to an airtight container or large Ziploc bag. Store at room temperature for up to six months.

To serve:

Place 3 tablespoons homemade hot cocoa mix in the bottom of a mug.

Add 180 milliliters (6 fluid ounces) boiling water or milk.

Stir to combine.

Top with marshmallows, shaved chocolate, or whipped cream.