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!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 20

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and instant dry milk powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the powders.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or a large jar for storage. Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels if desired. Enjoy your rich, spiced Aztec Hot Chocolate!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	476 grams (476.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2026

Total Fat 35.20g	45%
Saturated Fat 21.60g	108%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 30mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 430.50g	157%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 379.40g
Protein 5.70g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 652mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.4%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 83.5%