This Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe is a wonderful way to get cozy on a chilly winter day. It is also an easy homemade gift idea!
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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
There is not a more comforting winter beverage than a mug of Gingerbread Spiced Hot Chocolate. Last year I posted my Malted Chocolate Cocoa Mix Recipeand I loved how simple it was to make homemade hot cocoa. For this holiday season I wanted to make a cocoa mix with an interesting flavor. While I was working on my Gingerbread Spice Mix Recipethe idea came to me. This Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe is super easy to make. It is a great last minute homemade gift idea too! The flavor is unique and blends together quite nicely. This hot cocoa mix is still rich and chocolaty. But it has a subtle gingerbread spice flavor in the background. Two winter treats perfectly combined as one: Hot Cocoa & Gingerbread, a match made in holiday heaven!
And of course I had to cut marshmallows into little gingerbread men shapes. Fill a pretty jar with this Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe, add some marshmallow gingerbread men and a bow for a special homemade gift for loved ones!
Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
This Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe is a wonderful way to get cozy on a chilly winter day. It is also an easy homemade gift idea!
Ingredients
2 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 tsp Corn Starch
1½ Cups Unsweetened Cocoa
1/2 Cup Coffee-Mate Plain Dry Creamer
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Tb Ground Ginger
1 Tb Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Tb Ground Cloves
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
Stir all ingredients together with a whisk or fork until evenly mixed.
Transfer to an airtight jar or container and store in your pantry or cupboard.
*This mix does not contain powdered milk. It is not meant to be used with water. If you prefer to include powdered milk in your cocoa mixture, add approximately 2 cups powdered milk to the dry cocoa mixture.
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My son is alergic to the protein in milk “casin” so i was wondering if you have tried using hot coconut, almond, cashew, rice, or other non dairy milks with this recipe? I love this idea and would like to make it for my family and friends offering a non dairy substitute.
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Nicole Harrissays
Hi Rick! Yes, I make hot cocoa with coconut milk for my daughter (she has a lactose allergy). I think it tastes extra delicious! And this hot cocoa mix recipe does not include dry milk like most other cocoa recipes. Enjoy!
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Heathersays
how long would this last in a mason jar? wanted to make for xmas but didn’t know if it was too far in advanced.
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Nicole Harrissays
You’re good, Heather. This mix should last at least several months when sealed in a clean, airtight container.
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Maureensays
Do you really need all the pwd sugar seems like overkill?
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Nicole Harrissays
Feel free to reduce the amount of sugar to your preferred sweetness. Enjoy!
Cocoa Powder: Hot chocolate starts with cocoa powder, which provides a chocolatey flavour. However, hot chocolate mix is distinct from plain cocoa powder, as it often contains added sugar, powdered milk, and sometimes additional flavourings like vanilla or spices.
In short, you can use hot chocolate powder as a cocoa powder substitute in a pinch, but you may not experience the depth of flavour you want. Because most brands of hot chocolate powder include sugar or sweetener, you may wish to reduce the amount of sugar you add to your baking recipe.
Believe it or not, the secret ingredient in gourmet hot chocolate is none other than marshmallows. These fluffy, sweet confections are the unsung heroes of the hot chocolate world, adding a delightful creaminess and hint of sweetness that takes the drink to a whole new level.
Unsweetened cocoa powder: a high-quality cocoa powder or cacao powder is essential. I highly recommend using Ghirardelli's 100% cocoa. I think it has the best flavor for hot chocolate (and trust me, I've tried quite a few!)
What exactly is mocha? A mocha is a blend of a cappuccino and a hot chocolate. Like a cappuccino it contains espresso, warm milk and a frothy top but it also contains a sweet chocolatey twist using either chocolate powder, chocolate syrup or melted chocolate.
Your cocoa powder will have a 'best-before' date on it.The taste might start to gradually mellow after that date or it might go a bit 'clumpy', but it's unlikely you'll notice much difference. It's still safe to eat as long as it doesn't feel moist or smell unpleasant.
Yes, if you're baking a cake or cookies, or making icing, you can use hot chocolate powder in place of cocoa if you're out of cocoa powder. Cocoa powder will give your recipe a much more "chocolaty" flavor.
Hot Chocolate is made using solid chocolate melted in warm milk or cream.Hot Cocoa, however, is made from a powdered base of cocoa with added sugar and dissolved in hot water or hot milk.
The easiest way to bloom cocoa powder is to use liquid that already goes into your recipe, heating it up until it's warm but not boiling, adding it to your cocoa powder, and letting it sit for a few minutes.
Replace 1/2 cup of the milk in your hot chocolate with a fruity red wine such as Merlot or Zinfandel. Amaretto or Frangelico: One is almond, the other is hazelnut, but both earthy and nutty liqueurs add richness and depth to a cup of creamy cocoa. Try whisking in a pinch of pumpkin pie spice or allspice as well.
In terms of ranking, we agreed that the cocoa made with milk provided an ultra-smooth experience and was our favorite. However, we were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed the water-based cocoa. While it wasn't as creamy as the milk, it had its benefits.
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