Malted Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

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Malted Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

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!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Fine Mesh Sieve

Ingredients

2 cups powdered sugar 226 grams
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 84 grams
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder 84 grams
1½ cups chocolate malted milk powder 210 grams, such as Carnation (SEE NOTE)
2 teaspoons cornstarch 6 grams
1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
Milk or hot water for serving

Optional Add-Ons

Mini marshmallows
Pinch Cayenne pepper
Pinch Ground cinnamon
Extract vanilla, mint, orange, raspberry, etc.
Liqueur Irish 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.
2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 1½ cups chocolate malted milk powder, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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).
Milk or hot water

Notes

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.

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