The Best Winter Hot Chocolate Recipe

November 28, 2016 By Contributor 22 Comments

Looking for some great holiday gifts or fun projects to do with the kids? Here is an awesome hot chocolate recipe that is easy to do and fun for everyone! This hot chocolate recipe is perfect for cozying up on the couch during those cold winter nights. In just a few easy steps, you can have the best winter chocolate! This is an amazing holiday project that you can do with your kids. Check out the tutorial below to make your own and a jar for everyone you want to keep warm and happy!

Cozy Up This Winter With This Hot Chocolate Recipe

— This post is courtesy of DIY Projects shared with permission —

Holiday season is the best time to warm up to a sweet cup of hot cocoa. But, having the same old, plain chocolate drink every year start to taste ordinary. So, I came up with this homemade hot chocolate kit for everyone. This is one of my family’s favorite; this could be your family’s favorite holiday drink, too.

Use this gourmet kit to brew up artisan hot cocoa in a matter of minutes! Subtle notes of Mezcal, Chipotle, and hazelnut make for an incredibly decadent marriage of sweet and spicy flavors. Makes a great gift for friends, family, or that special someone. Or get it for yourself and treat yourself to the quintessential holiday treat.

Ingredients To Make Hot Chocolate:

1 1/2 cups of cocoa
1 1/2 cups of sugar
3 cups of powdered milk
1/4 tsp of cinnamon
1/4 tsp of salt
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups of marshmallows
Measuring cups
Glass jar with lid

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— Homesteading (@HomesteadingUSA) November 18, 2016

How To Make The Best Winter Hot Chocolate:

Step 1: Measure Out All Ingredients

You are going to want measure out all of your ingredients and place them into separate bowls. That way you can have all of your ingredients in front of you while you fill your jar.

Step 2: Start Pouring

Starting with your powdered ingredients first, start filling your container.

Continue pouring, layering the ingredients in your container.

Add the cocoa to the jar.

After you have added all of your powdered ingredients, add a layer of chocolate chips.

Lastly, add the layer of marshmallows.

Your jar is ready to close, decorate and label.

One by one, take your ingredients and pour them into the jar. Make sure your powders go on the bottom so they don’t fall in between the cracks of the marshmallows and chocolate chips.

Step 3: Decorate and Label

Close the lid on your glass jar. You can choose to decorate it any way you wish. Whether that’s just ribbon, tissue paper, or whatever you would like. Next, take your label and write out your ingredients and the directions of how to use. Once you have that done, tie it around your jar and you are done!

Recipe yields 6 cups of Hot Cocoa. To make add 1 cup hot water and 5 cups hot milk to the mixture. You can make it in a stovetop, microwave-safe bowl, or in a crockpot.

NOW Make these DIY Snowman Marshmallows!

Still craving more hot chocolate recipes? Check out this video from The Domestic Geek:

Now you can take your Hot Cocoa Mix jar and gift it to your friends and family. Or just make hot chocolate and enjoy it for yourself. You can also give your favorite hot choco a little twist by adding a hint of peppermint or cinnamon perhaps. But, in case you are not sure how to do it, check how to make hot chocolate with a twist here, and get a quick guide you can refer to anytime. Happy Holidays!

And if you need more warm and fancy drinks to serve this winter, I have here 17 warm and fancy crockpot drinks ready for you!

What do you think of this winter hot chocolate recipe? Will you give it a try? I’m excited to know! Let us know in the comments below.

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carrie

This may be a silly question, but I’ve you have the hot chocolate mix made, how do you make the hot chocolate? How much liquid do you add to make it? Are there cooking directions anywhere on this site?
- Riley Carlson
  
  I like to make it “to taste”. I prefer a lot more mix than my husband does and add water or mix until it tastes right. Usually I prefer a couple heaping tablespoons full whereas my counterpart prefers one heaping spoonful. Use hot water as liquid or hot milk if you prefer a creamier taste. Hope that helps!
Joy

I really like this idea of cocoa in a jar. I have a question though. How would you tell someone to fix their cocoa? I’m assuming warm milk is to be added to the mixture but how much per jar does this make? I’m probably overlooking this detail but I just can’t seem to spot it on the page. Thanks.
- Riley Carlson
  
  Actually, because of the powdered milk you can just use hot water. I’ve found that the amount you use is taste preference based. I like a generous couple of spoonfuls, but my husband is content with one heaping tablespoon full. It’s really up to you! Also, if you like a creamier version, you can use hot milk as your liquid. Hope this helps!
Kelly

What size jar was used with your recipe? I must have missed it somewhere
Krystle

I actually love this recipe, so easy to make but we keep the marshmallows out until it’s drink time. I tried it with water-not very creamy and also made it with whole milk (so good & nice creamy).I use 3 heaping tablespoons of mix and about 12 oz. liquid and add marshmallows. The marshmallows get super hard when it’s with the mixture.
Trudy Bacino

The layered contents in the jar look very appealing and makes a great gift. However, do you mix all ingredients together to get the right ratio per tablespoon? Enjoy your show!
- Riley Carlson
  
  Yes, Trudy. The layers look beautiful when giving it as a gift, but for use it must be mixed well. Thanks for your comment!
Thea

Hello! I absolutely adore this gift idea. I do have a few questions: 1. I want to make this in a 12 oz mason jar. What measurements should I use for my ingredients? 2. I don’t want to use powdered milk in the recipe. My family mixes their hot chocolate with warm milk so how much milk should I say to set aside? 3. I was thinking that the ingredients in the 12.oz jar would make one mug serving? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Jennifer

How big should they jar be?
- Riley Carlson
  
  These jars fit 1/3 of the recipe (I just included a link above). These were given as gifts, so if you wish to fit the whole recipe in one container, you will need a jar that is about this size.
Megan

Where can I find those jars for a reasonable price?
Paula Barreto

I was just wondering what size those jars are?
- Riley Carlson
  
  These jars fit 1/3 of the recipe (I just included a link above). These were given as gifts, so if you wish to fit the whole recipe in one container, you will need a jar that is about this size.
Ashley Mock

The 2 links for the Amazon mason jars are going to the same size 🙁
Can you give the oz in numbers for the two. The full size recipe jar and the gift size.
Thank you
Ashley Mock
Brian Knupp

Looks very nice and would make a great gift, however this was not thought out in my opinion. It lacks on how big of jar is needed in ounces, how much liquid, be it water or milk or other will be used. You said to taste, but your tongue is not the same as my tongue, or my lady friends tongue. The jar will be dry, by the time the proper ratio is discovered. You need a starting point. I have found that 3 heaping tablespoons of mix and 12oz of liquid is a real good place to start, don’t forget the marshmallows. (the icing). Just a plain mason jar w/twist lid and some imagination, cool gift!! Short message on jar would include SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. Thanks for your time. Brian
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