Hot Chocolate Mix is so easy to make at home, you'll never buy premade mix again! This Malted Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is the perfect homemade Christmas gift, and it's so easy to use. The added malt flavor in this homemade hot chocolate mix takes it over the top and makes it one of my favorite versions of hot cocoa!
1½cupschocolate malted milk powder210 grams, such as Carnation (SEE NOTE)
2teaspoonscornstarch6 grams
1teaspoonkosher salt3 grams
Milk or hot waterfor serving
Optional Add-Ons
Mini marshmallows
PinchCayenne pepper
PinchGround cinnamon
Extractvanilla, mint, orange, raspberry, etc.
LiqueurIrish Cream, Frangelico, Kahlua, Amaretto, or your favorite
Instructions
Sift all ingredients (except the salt) into a large bowl. Add the salt and whisk all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Transfer to an airtight container and store until ready to use.
To prepare, bring 1 cup of hot water or milk just to a simmer. Pour hot liquid into a mug and mix in ¼ cup Hot Chocolate Mix (or to taste).
Notes
NOTE: If regular hot chocolate mix is desired, leave out the malted milk powder and use 2 cups of nonfat dry milk powder instead.
For best results, shake the hot chocolate mix to incorporate separated ingredients before each use.
Nutritional information is for dry mix ONLY, not prepared hot chocolate. Nutritional information does not include add-ons.
Storage: Store malted homemade hot chocolate mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.