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December 13, 2013 By Nicole Harris 9 Comments

Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

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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!

hand dipping marshmallow shaped like gingerbread man into hot cocoa in glass mug - photo text: Gingerbread Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix

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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 Recipe and 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 Recipe the 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!
overhead view of cocoa in glass mug with gingerbread shaped marshmallow on top
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!
metal scoop filled with dry cocoa mix

overhead view of cocoa in glass mug with gingerbread shaped marshmallow on top

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

  1. Stir all ingredients together with a whisk or fork until evenly mixed.
  2. Transfer to an airtight jar or container and store in your pantry or cupboard.

Hot Cocoa Preparation

  1. Combine 2-3 Tb Cocoa Mix per 1 cup of hot milk.*

Notes

*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.

Adapted from Alton Brown

Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 90Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 75mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 2gSugar 13gProtein 2g

Nutritional information on WonkyWonderful is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

© Nicole Harris
Cuisine: American / Category: DIY Ingredients

metal scoop in dry cocoa mix 

More Homemade Gift Ideas:

Lavender Sugar Scrub

Gingerbread Spice Mix

Malted Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

 

 

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  1. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    December 14, 2013 at

    Love those little gingerbread men marshmallows! And this hot chocolate sounds SO good!

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    • Nicole Harris says

      December 14, 2013 at

      Thanks Chris!

      Reply
  2. Caitlin says

    December 19, 2013 at

    I love your mini gingerbread man! I want one!

    Reply
  3. Rick Chang says

    September 18, 2014 at

    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 Harris says

      September 21, 2014 at

      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!

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    November 17, 2014 at

    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 Harris says

      November 17, 2014 at

      You’re good, Heather. This mix should last at least several months when sealed in a clean, airtight container.

      Reply
  5. Maureen says

    November 16, 2015 at

    Do you really need all the pwd sugar seems like overkill?

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    • Nicole Harris says

      November 18, 2015 at

      Feel free to reduce the amount of sugar to your preferred sweetness. Enjoy!

      Reply

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