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Make some of this Homemade Spiced Cocoa to warm up a chilly winter day. This mix is perfect for a creamier, more flavorful hot cocoa recipe.
HOMEMADE SPICED COCOA MIX RECIPE
WHAT IS SPICED HOT COCOA?
Spiced hot chocolate is a beverage, very similar to regular hot cocoa. However, spiced mixes have added flavors that pair well with cocoa powder and milk (non-dairy creamer in this recipe).
WHAT DOES THIS HOMEMADE SPICED COCOA TASTE LIKE?
This homemade hot cocoa mix has a ton of flavor. It has much more taste than that boring, store-bought stuff out of the tin. The ginger and cloves give an added kick, like a cross between hot chocolate and gingerbread. It has a distinct, wintery vibe to it.
CAN YOU MAKE SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE MIXES AHEAD OF TIME?
Absolutely! I like to have a jar of this hot cocoa mix and all sorts of homemade spices and seasonings on hand for whenever the craving strikes.
As a rule of thumb, when making spice blends: the earliest expiration date on your ingredients is now the new expiration date for your homemade hot cocoa blends.
CAN YOU FREEZE HOMEMADE SPICED COCOA POWDER?
Though it is not necessary to freeze this homemade hot cocoa mix, you can store it in the freezer. If you do, make sure it is an airtight, freezer-safe container to keep the original flavors fresh.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH HOMEMADE SPICED COCOA?
Need some more hot cocoa recipes besides the original blend that we grew up with? You are going to need to check out some of these delicious hot chocolate variations. I mean, Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate?!!! Yes, please!