The season of gifts & guests is upon us! This super chocolate-y hot chocolate will bring good cheer to anyone who drops by for a visit. The creamy blend of cocoa and white chocolate says l.o.v.e. in a mug.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. ~ Charles Schulz
Keep this dry mix on your counter in a festive container. When friends arrive you’ll be ready to serve a special treat for the visit. We like to stir a little peppermint into the hot chocolate and top with a fresh dollop of whipped cream. Beware ~ your friends may never want to leave.
The Littles and I made extra hot chocolate mix for gifts. Package the mix in a festive mug or mason jar, add peppermint sticks or marshmallows, and tie with a pretty ribbon.
Voilà you’ve got a perfect gift!
What’s your favorite treat to have on hand for guests who stop by?
- 3 cups nonfat dry milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups cocoa powder, unsweetened or natural
- 3 (4 oz) bars of white chocolate {I use Ghirardelli baking bars}
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Carefully chop the white chocolate bars.
- In a large bowl whisk together the dry milk powder, sugar, cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, and salt.
- Working in batches add the mix to a food processor and pulse until the chocolate is finely ground.
- To serve: add ¼ cup mix to a mug and stir in hot milk or water. Top with whipped cream, peppermints, or marshmallows.
- Hot chocolate mix will keep in an airtight container for 2 months.
Looks good. Think I’d use half dark chocolate bars and half white chocolate! I’m in love with dark chocolate. Love chocolate and peppermint combo, I often stir my hot chocolate with a peppermint stick.
Yum Nana! I agree. I’m a dark chocolate nut myself.
Definitely gonna make this for my kiddos. I’m with Nana Phyllis – I’d love to try dark chocolate for myself. But my kiddos prefer the flavor of milk chocolate over dark.
Claire, you should probably come try a mug. Like right now. And, I’ve got a Mexican Hot Chocolate mix I’m working on that is pretty decadent…what would really flip my lid would be a dark chocolate and salted caramel blend.
Stopping by here to get this recipe. My daughter wants to make for her friends as a back-to-school gift after the holiday. You do such good stuff here.
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Sharon, I’m so glad you found me! Welcome and hope you’ll join us often.