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Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix

Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

This cozy hot cocoa mix is infused with warming spices to add a festive twist to a classic. Perfect for sipping by the fire or gifting in a cute jar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 18 Servings
Course: Drinks
Calories: 125
Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • Mini marshmallows or crushed candy canes optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  1. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, powdered milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until evenly combined.
  2. Store: Pour the mix into an airtight jar or container.
  3. To Serve: Add 3 tablespoons of the mix to 1 cup of hot milk or hot water. Stir well, garnish with marshmallows or crushed candy canes, and enjoy!

Notes

Total kcal per serving: ~109 calories (without marshmallows or candy cane garnish)
If you add ~5 mini marshmallows (about 10 calories) or a small sprinkle of crushed candy cane (~20 calories), you’d be looking at roughly 120–130 calories per cup.