Aztec Hot Chocolate Mix
Warm up your senses with the bold and indulgent flavors of Aztec Hot Chocolate Mix, a spiced twist on the classic winter favorite. This luxurious homemade mix combines unsweetened cocoa powder and finely grated dark chocolate for a rich, velvety base, while a hint of ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of warmth and spice. Perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and fortified with instant dry milk for creaminess, this easy-to-make hot chocolate mix is a pantry staple you’ll turn to all season long. Ready in just 10 minutes and yielding up to 20 servings, it’s ideal for cozy evenings or gift-giving. Simply stir a few spoonfuls into hot milk or water to create a decadent cup of spiced chocolate bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely grated
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups instant dry milk powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and instant dry milk powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the powders.
Add the grated dark chocolate, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground cayenne pepper, and salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or a large jar for storage. Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
To prepare Aztec Hot Chocolate: Add 2-3 tablespoons of the mix to a mug. Pour in 1 cup of hot milk or water and stir until completely dissolved.
Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels if desired. Enjoy your rich, spiced Aztec Hot Chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.5 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 379.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
