Mom's Super-Secret, Sleep-Time Hot Cocoa Mix - Bulk Recipe!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!! Get the recipe here: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/diy-hot-cocoa-mix/

[@ingridsnook7636]

I've been watching too much true crime ...so your thumbnail of "secret ingredient, sleep cocoa" sounded particularly sinister. I'm glad I stayed for the tips and comments!

[@dianamiller5583]

That recipe is very similar to mine. The addition of malted milk powder is the key to the extra creaminess, I think. My youngest daughter is a "hot chocolate-aholic" and I've had to make batches in 5 gallon buckets for years now. She's now married and gone but still grabs buckets of mix when she comes to visit.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

I would be interested in the recipe for the homeless shelter.

[@sandraolsen6596]

Do you still have the recipe? If so can I get a copy of it please?! I'm a chocoahlolic also I have chocolate a couple of time minimum a day. LOL Its addicting! Lol But I don't like coffee or tea, don't do the pop thing, drink or smoke. The nurses ask you if you have any caffeine like pop or coffee I say No but I eat chocolate. Now the lady put it in my chart for under caffine now other nurses chuckles when they read it ! If I can also have your recipe that would be awesome. Oh I am addicted to recipes to. My bad! When they tell you its going to be awhile bring something to read no lie I bring cookbooks. Especially the ones that has everyones own favorite that they wanted printed in the books. Love Love um. Thank You You Made Me laugh And Smiled. Happy New year's to everyone, Bye

[@Hooch737]

Thanks for “utilizing website” in beginning! Very helpful

[@hymad2811]

Thank you for your time and your hard work, much appreciated,and thank you for sharing this beautiful recipe 🙌🏻🙌🏻💖💐💐

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

My pleasure 😊

[@cher4705]

Your video is particularly good because you get right down to business rather than a lot of editorializing. Good information and I’m so glad I found you! I will be telling all my friends! :-)

[@COWELLGIRL]

Love it.. made it ! Thank you ! My daughter 50 yrs old haha absolutely loves hot chocolate. I dont have melted milk bit she doesn't she can add that. I even included a jar of dehydrated marshmallows for her to take along !

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

YAY! So glad!!!

[@gussiegus4943]

My first thought after watching this video -the first I’ve seen from your channel - was that your kids must know how much you love them! So sweet! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks ♥

[@JV-nl1ts]

So glad I found you love to make things homemade and it’s so much cheaper. Thank you again Judith Valentine ❤️🙏🏻🤗

[@Jacob-yb6bv]

I always add a hint of salt too! People think it’s weird until they taste it.

[@bluecolumbine]

That sounds good actually

[@sheliaheverin8822]

My mom had that same measuring spoon set. I wish I had hers.

[@williej3831]

I have been making this for 40 plus years. We love it.

[@sherryswanson8810]

I made two batches of this today. Both are to give as winter warm up gifts!

[@susannminall7456]

Instead of corn starch or other thickeners, I use instant pudding. My family uses sugar-free, being we are all on the spectrum of diabetes. It helps give that slightly smooth and creamy mouth feel we all crave.

[@ingridsnook7636]

!!! What a great idea!

[@kenziekayla8613]

Love the demo on your website! Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

Everything you do is so very well thought out, your book, your website, your videos. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

You're awesome! I was just text/whining to my sister that during this horrible stretch of weather, I didn't have any hot chocolate mix! Thanks lady! 👍❤️👍

[@2leelouCreates]

I'm so glad you showed this! It's going to be perfect to have on hand for when our grandkids visit. Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome! Hope they love it!

[@mpat23]

Oh this I am going to make. I love malted milk. It will taste like chocolate maltballs.😋🥰 Thanks for sharing . MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄 ❤️

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

If you love that taste - adjust the ratio up with more malted milk! This is such a forgiving recipe to make it like you love it!

[@vonsquirrel8378]

I also have those measuring spoons. They were my mother in laws. I also have the pinch, the dash, and the smidgen

[@pattyamato8758]

I used to make something like this, but I like the Mexican style, after all the Aztecs invented drinking chocolate. I would add cinnamon and a tiny bit of heat. Chile powder or cayenne, just a little

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

This is a good place for a mini whisk.

[@audreythomas1176]

I made this from your previous recipe without the heavy cream powder since I have heavy cream powder I will be adding to my next batch. I use milk instead of water I also add a York Peppermint Pattie. Thanks for posting.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Powdered heavy cream is the bomb! I have it on hand all the time. I have celiac plus I don’t eat sugar, but I’ll adapt your recipe for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@joanncall1525]

Thanks for this recipe. I have been missing my Starbucks hot chocolate. I can't get out much anymore, and this is going to make my day!

[@nanette9103]

Merry Christmas Darcy! Wishing you and your family the best for the holiday! I wanted to thank you for all the information you share on KZbin, your website and your wonder book. I have had so much success dehydrating this year. I really like making the powders. I can't wait to make the Hot Coco.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I really hope you enjoy it!!! Merry Christmas!

[@evied.4475]

You have given us so many nice recipes this Christmas time. I haven’t tried them yet but I saved them all to try this winter. Yay! Thank you Darcy!❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy!!!

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

Merry Christmas to you and yours. I spent most of the last few days making S’more pops (about 80), peppermint marshmallow stir sticks (about 100), cinnamon rice crispy mix, and Christmas crackle. Assembled trays to give to several of our neighbors and the mailman. A lot of it is going with me to church tomorrow. If we make it out. We are still in a blizzard (since Thursday) and the snow drifts have us blocked in. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ I was glad I had something to do while the storm is shaking the house😂

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sounds so yummy! Stay warm!

[@chrisb5391]

I need to make your cocoa mix. I think my family would like it a lot.

[@jenburrow3906]

Thank you for this. I used it for Christmas Day gathering. Your mix the a Huge Hit ❤❤❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

So glad!!!

[@carolschedler3832]

I’ve been looking for those measuring spoons. They were my favorite!!

[@countycalling]

So as normal I’m late to the party, but Have used this in the past for delivery drivers, I put a small table out on the porch with disposable cups and lids with a hot water dispenser. It’s funny how the delivery drivers respond. I add a few snacks for them during their long days. It’s truly a wonderful recipe

[@lsieu]

Thank you for posting this video. I have been thinking about making a hot chocolate mix with Cayenne chili. This is a great recipe that I can just add it in.

[@jdbfortney]

I made it... I absolutely love it!!! My husband said it was "too chocolatey" ??? I thought he started drinking again!!! He went to Walmart & bought a huge container of Swiss Miss 🤮

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

lol -yeah - we all have different flavors that we like, but now you have more for you!

[@jdbfortney]

@@ThePurposefulPantry that's exactly what I said!!! ❤❤❤

[@pattyconley4096]

The nerve of that man! 😤 he apparently lost his taste buds and his mind if he thinks something can be too chocolatey, lol

[@jdbfortney]

@@pattyconley4096 RIGHT!!!!! Nothing is EVER "too chocolatey"!! BAWHAHA

[@kristasmith6358]

Very similar to my recipe from childhood. Really liked the comments about using some monk fruit to reduce that sugar hit.

[@jmfranklin]

A couple years ago, I made a mistake while making a batch of hot cocoa mix and I decided that I really liked it that way. And I had to do some guessing about how to fix it... although, I don't recall how I really made it, so I can't make it the same way. I will have to go back to the drawing board! Great video and thank you, Darcy!

[@dslim3153]

Thank you, Darcy. You always have such interesting recipes.

[@janetjewell7242]

Splenda measures same as sugar Annd I have blended it into powdered sugar in amiuns I'm using in a lot of baking and things like this. In amounts I'm immidiately as I need to Google method w another ING to keep it from climping

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

That's what the arrowroot powder is for

[@maryannbergeron9531]

What a great idea!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@martaaberg3330]

I think I'll make a batch up tomorrow. Thanks for this.

[@HealyMeans]

hi tpp 🤗 ive always preferred homemade cocoa mix to store-bought. tfs this recipe.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

My pleasure 😊

[@victoriablanc761]

we make this but we sub out the cow milk powder for coconut milk powder (vegan) and it turned out fabulous. we also sub out half the sugar with a erythritol/monk sugar blend. it's calorie free and doesn't impact blood sugar levels so it helps cut down on the sugar content. We then use Silk whipping cream as a topping rather than the sugar bomb marshmallows. so these hot chocolate mixes are very adaptable recipes.

[@lindas9806]

Do you sub both the powder milk and malted milk quantity with dry coconut milk? I use Swerve powder sugar as a sub. If you do want marshmallows, there are vegan ones. You can also make your own whipping cream at home with Aquafaba.

[@victoriablanc761]

@@lindas9806 I couldn't find a malted vegan milk powder unfortunately. I have made the whipped cream from the aqua faba before and it was good but it just didn't hold up in the fridge for 10 days like the silk stuff does. I switched out the marshmallows just to try and cut down on the amount of sugar. Even so we made this and it was really good. we did also use ripple milk instead of water.

[@jillclark1744]

Where do you get your coconut milk powder?

[@lindas9806]

@@jillclark1744 I get it on Amazon, Anthony’s Brand. I think there are other choices.

[@victoriablanc761]

@@jillclark1744 amazon :-))

[@cattandneil1504]

Loved this video!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thank you!!

[@marygallagher3428]

Thank you for sharing this fun recipe!

[@kristinebryant3221]

Andes chocolate mints are awesome (the brown and green kind)

[@copperhousefarm4794]

Thanks, Darcy for a great recipe and for having a print button!

[@noreentaylor702]

Great video. I am planning on making this for the winter. Can you tell me what brand of Dutch cocoa you used. I have searched on Amazon and there are so many to choose from. I just got your dehydrating book in the mail and love it. I used your videos to help me dehydrate some of our garden produce along with canning it. Thank you so much for your expertise.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's in the recipe - I linked it. www.thepurposefulpantry.com/diy-hot-cocoa-mix/#recipe

[@rebeccadees2300]

Thank you for sharing your video and your mom's recipe.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

This is my recipe (thus Mom to my boys)...my mom would never have done anything but purchased the swiss miss envelopes :D That's how she rolled! I hope you enjoy it if you decide to make it!

[@coopie624]

I use your recipe and oh my goodness! It is delicious! I actually stopped the video to go make a cup! 😂😂

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you liked it!!

[@susanerinfret2605]

Insted of mint try some good vanilla,milk,cocoa powder marchmellow on top. Delicious!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yep- whatever flavors you prefer.

[@pattyweber6025]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@homesteadingwithapurpose9681]

This looks delicious 💜

[@misskitty4597]

A really nice addition to the print options would be print size as in larger print for us half blind people. Thanks for all you do. And Merry Christmas to you & your family ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You should be able to increase that on your own printer settings. Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@misskitty4597]

@@ThePurposefulPantry , unfortunately, if I can, it is a mystery. Oh well

[@username00009]

@@misskitty4597 in the print dialogue window that opens before you click “Print,” look for a spot that says 100%. You should be able to increase it to fit your needs. For example, 200% would print double the size.

[@misskitty4597]

@@username00009 I understand but that is not an option on my printer

[@misskitty4597]

But thank you

[@emilystevens7837]

Have a blessed and joyous Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ⛄🌲

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Same to you!

[@carolsbitesandpieces8127]

Starting to feel the chill (if that’s possible in South Florida today) so I pulled out my saved jar of Darcy’s hot chocolate mix together with my dehydrated marshmallows from last year. IT WAS DELICIOUS. Thanks for the best recipe!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Aww - glad you liked it!!

[@dfreak01]

I think I'd try some brown sugar and instant coffee.

[@ggdeb2963]

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Same to you!

[@mamasaidsew4843]

Thought I'd try this instead of making hot chocolate on the stove. My guys did not like this at all. I even went back and tried more cocoa powder and more sugar. It was a no go for us. Glad some like it but I guess I'm stuck melting chocolate on the stove. I tried ☺

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sorry to hear that - but everyone's tastes are different!

[@sonyareeder7855]

Merry Christmas Darcy and family...Happy New Years!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Happy new year!!

[@hollish196]

A very Merry Christmas to you and your entire family! I am going to try making marshmallows with Splenda for a friend with sugar issues. If that works, I will try dehydrating some. Braver than sensible!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

What a sweet thing to do!

[@hollish196]

@@ThePurposefulPantry We'll see. . .

[@lightsobrite]

I would really love it if you could provide links for the malt powder and the dust project's cocoa powder that you use

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

All of the ingredients and sources are linked in the recipe on the blog.

[@lisaanderson7909]

Merry Christmas, stay safe .

[@BigRedNavyChick]

Hello lovely lady! :D Just stopped by to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with family, friends, laughter, love, and amazing memories made. :D God bless you and your wonderful family. Have an awesome day my fabulous friend! :D

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thank you! You too!

[@Monkchip]

Merry Christmas, Darcy! Your secret hot cocoa sound delicious with all this wintery nastiness going on. I think I'll make up a batch to have ready to just add boiling water to. Thanks for the recipe.

[@iartistdotme]

I think this would make excellent gifts, also! Especially with the peppermint flavor. Merry Christmas! and thanks.

[@PondRiverFarm]

I love, love, love this! Thank you for sharing... but it not a secret if you tell everybody 🤣🤣

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

They are old now and know :D And it'll be YOUR secret to keep now :D

[@mikeansley254]

Thank you

[@lilazuchowski2630]

Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing the cocoa recipe. I made it tonight and I really enjoyed that cup of cocoa it was delicious..

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm so glad!!!!

[@SM-vo3fi]

Sounds like an excellent recipe, but in the title of the video, I got the distinct impression that there was something in it to maybe induce sleep, but I never heard you say what that might be. ?????

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's the tradition of it being the special drink before they go to bed for Christmas. It was only done on Christmas eve and it was just part of the tradition.

[@hoosierpreppingnurse]

Milk also has tryptophan and melatonin in it. That along with the warmth can make person feel sleepy.

[@rbsamar]

Merry Christmas ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Damselfly54315]

I switched out ALL plastics for the glass with snap on all 4 sides kinda lid...can I use the DARK cocoa powder?

[@robynmorris7945]

Merry Christmas Darcy!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Same to you!

[@darlenewener6520]

I wonder if you could just add some butter once you make a cup of hot cocoa instead of using whole milk powder?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can do whatever you'd like!

[@dfreak01]

Coconut oil!!!

[@astatine0085]

What does the arrowroot powder do? Is that just anti-caking?

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

She says it in the video - to prevent clumping in storage. You can leave it out ☺️

[@adessachui7777]

Might want to take a look at the health benefits of it. If you drink hot chocolate non stop like me you may not want to have it in every cup because it can cause stomach issues. As for me, I'm going to go get some and some peppermint marshmallows.

[@degraham9198]

Super.

[@Hooch737]

Darcy, by chance are you in the sciences by trade? Love the way you think! You have taught me so much ty!

[@suseanneegoulet1033]

Note to gluten intolerant and celiac people. The malt listed in the recipe contains gluten. Malt is normally made from barley.

[@DonnaLane-pw4rg]

Ma'am I am lactose intolerant could I substitute powdered goat's milk in place of the powdered milk

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I can't say since I've never tried it. I'm sure it will work, just don't know how it will react.

[@debbiegoble786]

Hey Darcy! Happy New Year to you and your family!! I have a question; Can you freeze Cranberries? What is the best process for long term storage? Our Walmart store had the 1lb bags of cranberries for .25 cents a bag!!! I could not pass up that deal!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can freezer them - just toss the bags in. Or you can dehydrate them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX_Rlo1pmZpnmdE Or you can juice and/or can them.

[@debbiegoble786]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you!

[@jonnaosborne1832]

Very nice video. I would like to know where you got your storage containers where you have all the separate ingredients. I am trying to store my dry perishable ingredients like that in secure see-through containers like those. I do not like storing those products in their original packaging for any length of time. The containers I have now are all mis-matched and I have not been able to find ones that are big enough, like yours. If you could share that information, that would be great. Thanks. EDITED: Oh, I went back and watched it again, and heard you mention the name of the containers as Oxo -- now I believe I can find them online. Thanks.

[@bythefirstegg]

Great website!!

[@TeresaV]

Darn. I looked up malted milk powder. It isnt gluten-free, so, I can't use it. I am interested in the rest of it, though, I only have Hersheys's cocoa. The recipe I'm using makes 60 TBS. However, i have to use a LOT to make it not taste like muddy water. I just use table salt in mine. Where do you get yours? Also, Im hoping your recipe will leave less residue in the cup. This last batch I didnt bother sifting, and it shows. 🤦‍♀️ Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Where did I get my what?

[@TeresaV]

@@ThePurposefulPantry salt

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

From the store. I just don't use table salt for anything.

[@cindymccafferty8346]

I love your recipe. You’re a great mom. Will you adopt me?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

HA! I'm sure my kids would say differently ♥

[@amyv8416]

I have made hot cocoa bulk mix, but the addition of heavy cream powder sounds lovely. Does that cut down on the shelf life? I suppose it's a winter treat, but if it's just me, I suppose I'd only make a quart jar of it.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

We go through a half gallon in the winter and don't store it during the summer, and don't have a problem with it, but depending on your environment, yes, it could cut down on the shelf-life if your storage area is warm.

[@amyv8416]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I live in New Jersey. Last weekend it was 9 and this weekend it will be near 60. I'll just make 1/4 of the recipe Thanks for your reply! Happy New Year!

[@mollysmith6055]

The internet says there is a gluten free malted milk powder but I'm wondering why bother because the malt is such a distinctive flavor. But we have people with Celiac who are very sensitive to malt so this is a no-go for us. Still it looks like it makes a delicious hot cocoa.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Then leave it out ;) It's a very forgiving recipe to adjust as you need!

[@JFlower7]

I love that the containers stack but they are way too small to get a cup measuring cup into.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Depends on the container - some do fine, but the smaller ones don't - those tend to be what I use in small amounts anyway. But the large OXO gets a cup in just fine for me.

[@janej8162]

I try to print like you showed, but I wasn't able to. I had to print directly from laptop and it went thru 15 pages and then the ads covered the recipe to where I couldn't read it. Please help........Thanks

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

The ads are not part of the recipe - they don't print. If you're trying to print the screen instead of printing the actual recipe, that's why you are seeing something else.

[@bref6738]

Maybe switching to read mode. ... the lines stacked on top of each other in the web page line .. it takes ads out .. so it should not print them from that page... otherwise going into your settings for your printer in order to choose those things. Good luck

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

@@bref6738 ads don't print.

[@paperthyme]

Do you have a sugar substitute (Stevia) recipe ?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No, I'm sorry, we don't use them, and I'm not knowledgeable enough to know how to convert- but it should be easily converted by whatever means you normally use.

[@paperthyme]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks, anyway.

[@missymeakin6945]

Arrowroot is not available in my town. Can it be substituted?

[@annak804]

You can buy it online in bulk

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I did mention cornstarch, or leave it out completely.

[@texasstardust6010]

....I purchase Arrowroot powder from Thrive Market online . :)

[@HeatherPeterson-p4g]

I just had to say “Jonesing” Was funny to hear that again. You must be about 51 like me 😂

[@holdindownthefort8982]

l am on my second batch. I gifted the first batch. Rave reviews from everyone!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

So glad!

[@suziecreamcheese211]

Where do you get powdered cream.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Amazon - or any store that may carry deep pantry basics like this - Winco, Amish stores, etc.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I have the link in the description and in the recipe post, but here it is for your convenience: amzn.to/3WGD4Hb This is an affiliate link

[@janicemoyer854]

I thought maybe you dehydrated it. 😅 I was like huh, another thing I never thought about dehydrating.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

Would love to see a gluten free recipe for this. Thanks.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sorry - we're not gluten free and I know nothing about it - I would not be the person to try to make it - I'm sure there are recipes online that can help.

[@janinedear-barlow]

You can replace the malted milk with regular milk powder.

[@dfreak01]

What has gluten? 🤷

[@janinedear-barlow]

@@dfreak01 that's what I wondered. It's the malt stuff.

[@Species710]

Since cocoa naturally has caffeine in it, and sugar is a stimulant as well, how is this sleep time?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's the practice, it was traditional, and when they got it, they knew it was special and time to snuggle in and get ready for bed. They were wee little when we started it and it was just all part of the tradition.

[@texasstardust6010]

.... it is a natural Sleep inducer IF you use the Dutch Process Cocoa....this type of Cocoa has those properties in it that help one sleep.

[@cocosurgerow]

I use a small amount of half and half cream, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Place in a mug and add hot water.

[@shawnswain5813]

Special occasions…Wednesday?

[@jovallebuckmaster]

Tried to print the recipe and it just threw me into a loop back to the top of your instructions. When I finally got to the point where I could print it it was printing with all the ads. ????? It was around 30 pages long. I'm sure this is not what you intended

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Not even sure what your doing because the recipe doesn't print ads and is 1.5 pages long. Is there a chance you are doing a print the screen and printing out the whole post?

[@dfreak01]

Do print preview and choose the pages you want. You can try the right button on the mouse, too. If nothing else create a new text doc on your computer and copy and paste the parts you want. That won't capture pix, though.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

@@dfreak01 But it's not necessary - hit the print button in the recipe box or at the top of the blog post as I showed, and all you will get is the actual recipe - no extras at all.

[@jovallebuckmaster]

@@ThePurposefulPantry nope I went specifically to the recipe to print it.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

@@jovallebuckmaster What device are you using? We've used 4 of them to test here, and never had your issue.

[@littlehummingbird1015]

I cannot drink cocoa in the evening due to all the caffiene it contains.

[@13soap13]

Please perfect then come back and give the recipe. This is very confusing. Do I use this or that? Your preference .... etc. .. If you use this ... don't use that ... I want a recipe. Not an opinion. Merry Christmas!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Then go to the website where I showed you the exact recipe I always use.