Name: Homemade Spiced Cocoa Mix Spice Blend
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp ground cloves; 1½ tbsp cornstarch; ¼ cup ground ginger; 1 cup non dairy creamer; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; 4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp salt; 3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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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.

THE BEST SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

Ground cinnamon – 2 tablespoons
Ground cloves – 1 tablespoon

Cornstarch – 1 1/2 tablespoons
Ground ginger-1/4 cup
Nondairy creamer – one cup

Ground nutmeg – 1/2 teaspoon
Powdered sugar – 4 cups
Salt – 1 teaspoon

Unsweetened cocoa powder – 3 cups

HOW TO MAKE THIS HOMEMADE SPICED COCOA RECIPE

In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Using a small whisk, or fork, stir all the ingredients until well combined.

Use promptly, or store in an airtight container for future use.

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!