10 Sinfully Delicious Hot Cocoa Mix Recipes
We have collected ten delicious hot cocoa mix recipes that each has a tasty twist. The following recipes are not to be taken lightly. You may find them so delicious; you end up drinking your weight in hot chocolate goodness. The trick to a perfect cup every time is a high-quality hot cocoa mix and whole milk (you can substitute it with soy or almond milk). So always enjoy these in moderation to keep your waistline in check! These quick and easy one cup recipes are great to make with your children or grandchildren.
These are one cup hot cocoa mix recipes and take approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
Cookies and Crème Hot Cocoa
I have never met anyone who doesn’t like cookies and crème. This recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot chocolate mix
- 3 Tbsp. Sweet and condensed milk
- 3 Oreo cookies, crush them up
Instructions
- Heat milk and sweet and condensed milk for about 90 seconds
- Add mix and crushed Oreos
- Mix well
S’mores Hot Cocoa
This one would be great on a cold night camping!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- ½ graham cracker, crushed
- A handful of mini marshmallows
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Heat milk for 90 seconds
- Add mix and graham crackers
- Mix well and top with marshmallows and chocolate syrup
Almond Joy Hot Cocoa
Chocolate and coconut are a great combination. This one is probably the quickest. Simple, but TASTY.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- 2 Tbsp. Almond Joy creamer
Instructions
- Heat milk for 90 seconds
- Add mix and creamer
- Stir well
Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa
I love salted caramel. Basically on anything.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- 2 Tbsp. Caramel sauce
- Pinch of Sea salt
Instructions
- Heat milk and caramel for 90 seconds
- Add hot chocolate mix and a pinch of salt.
- Stir until well dissolved
Double Fudge Hot Cocoa
Can you ever have enough chocolate? Nope! Satisfy you chocolate craving immediately with double fudge.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp. Prepared pudding mix
Instructions
- Heat milk and pudding for 90 seconds.
- Add Hot chocolate mix
- Stir until well dissolved
Raspberry Dark Hot Cocoa
The combination of dark chocolate and raspberries is simply divine.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- ¾ tsp of Torani raspberry syrup
- 6 fresh Raspberries
- 1 cup Milk
Instructions
- Heat milk for 90 seconds
- Add hot chocolate and stir until dissolved
- Add syrup or mashed fresh raspberries
- Stir
There is never a bad time for hot chocolate.
Too hot for HOT chocolate you say? Make it frozen or iced!
Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate
I almost can’t finish writing this because I want to make this RIGHT NOW! Ideal for hot summer months.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- 1 cup Ice
- Handful finely chopped peanut butter cups + more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Hot Fudge sauce + more for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, crush ice. Add in milk and hot chocolate. Mix until combined.
- Blend with peanut butter, fudge sauce, and peanut butter cups.
- Add more milk, ice or hot chocolate mix until you reach the desired consistency and flavor.
- Top with leftover hot fudge sauce and peanut butter cups
Frosty Mint Hot Chocolate
This frothy cold chocolaty treat is just right for a hot summer day.
Ingredients
• 1 cup Milk
• 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
• 2 scoops Mint ice cream
Instructions
1. Heat milk for 90 seconds
2. Add hot chocolate mix and stir until dissolved
3. Add ice cream
Coffee Hot Chocolate Float
Does it get any better than a coffee float?
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- 1 Tbsp. Instant coffee
- 1 cup Milk
- ¼ Cup Hot Fudge Sauce + extra for garnish
- 1 scoop Coffee ice cream
Instructions
- Heat milk for 90 seconds.
- Add mix, instant coffee, and fudge sauce.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Put ice cream in a tall glass.
- Pour hot chocolate over ice cream and top with extra hot fudge sauce.
Boozy Peppermint Frozen Hot Chocolate
Get the party started with this refreshing and relaxing recipe. Or just unwind at home for a quiet evening.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. High-quality hot cocoa mix
- ¼ cup Peppermint Schnapps
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 cups Ice
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a blender, crush ice.
- Add in milk and hot chocolate. Mix until combined.
- Add peppermint schnapps (or for a non-alcohol version use peppermint sticks, candies, a drop of peppermint oil).
- Add more milk, ice or hot chocolate mix until you reach the desired consistency and flavor.
- Top with whipped cream.
There are many creative ways to spice up your hot chocolate mix. Grab yourself some quality mix and start experimenting. Switch up these hot chocolate mix recipes or experiment with your own. Make it a fun family activity. These recipes are perfect for entertaining, sleepovers, and birthday parties, or anytime you want to show a little ingenuity and fun! Enjoy
Originally published at Caldo Chocolate.
