Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
- Sarah
- Dec 3, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 7, 2025
When the cold weather hits, there’s nothing I love more than a steaming mug of cocoa. But store-bought mixes can be too sweet or artificial, so I started making my own, and now I can’t go back!
This homemade hot cocoa mix is rich, chocolatey, and can be customized to your taste. Bonus: it pairs perfectly with homemade dehydrated marshmallows for a gift that friends and family will adore.
Why I Love This Mix
Customizable sweetness: Adjust the sugar to taste.
Optional boost: Add collagen for an extra healthy touch.
Gifting made easy: Layer in a jar with marshmallows and tie with a festive ribbon.
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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
Ingredients You’ll Need
2 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
3 cups powdered milk
2 cups organic cocoa powder
Optional: ½ cup collagen powder
Let’s Make It
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
To serve, add 2–4 tablespoons of mix to a mug of hot milk or water.
Top with marshmallows and enjoy!
Optional: Homemade Dehydrated Marshmallows
Spread marshmallows on a dehydrator tray.
Dehydrate at 135°F (57°C) for 4–6 hours until dry and crunchy.
Store in an airtight container to add to cocoa or for gifting.
Shelf Life
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, the cocoa mix will keep 3–6 months.
Homemade dehydrated marshmallows also last 3–6 months when kept in a dry, airtight container.
For gifting, make sure the jar is sealed tightly and store away from heat or humidity to maintain freshness.
Printable Tags
How to:
Download the PDF from the link.
Open in a program like Adobe Acrobat or Preview.
Print at 100% scale on card stock (do not “fit to page”).
Let ink dry a few seconds, then cut, add sure ribbon and tie onto jars.
Pro Tip: Print a test page on plain paper first to check alignment.
The Recipe:
Did you try making this Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!
I'm never buying cocoa mix from the store again! This was so easy and yummy. I had my kid try it and he approved. I packed it in craft envelopes and added a baggie of dehydrated marshmallows to the front to give as gifts.