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    Frozen Hot Cocoa: SO EASY! (Video)

    Modified: Jul 18, 2025 · Published: Dec 27, 2020 by Brandy · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Hot cocoa mix, ice, and milk blend together for this delicious and creamy frozen hot cocoa! Top with whipped cream and cocoa powder. 

    If you like this frozen hot cocoa you might also like our no churn peppermint ice cream! or our super popular hot chocolate bombs!

    Watch our step by step video!

    Frozen Hot Cocoa

    Frozen hot cocoa is just about the yummiest oxymoron out there. When the temps begin to drop we set up a hot cocoa station that stays out until February. Nothing beats a warm cup of cocoa---but there is just something about this frosty cup that makes it a special winter treat, too!
    It's as simple as 3 ingredients.
    clear mug of frozen hot cocoa on red, black and white hand towel

    Frozen Hot Chocolate Ingredients

    • 1 c. milk
    • 1 ½ c. ice
    •  1 packet (or 3 heaping Tablespoons) hot cocoa mix
    • whipped cream (optional)
    • cocoa powder (optional)
    Combine ice, milk and hot cocoa mix into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a mug and add a large dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with cocoa powder for dusting.

    Hot Cocoa Add-Ins

    Have fun customizing your cocoa! You can add a spoonful of peanut butter into the blender, mini chocolate chips, or even crushed candy canes on top! Enjoy in the summer or winter!
    frozen hot chocolate sprinkled in cocoa powder

    Note: You can use 3 heaping tablespoons of hot cocoa mix (if you have a canister instead of packets)

    More hot chocolate recipes you'll love!

    Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate Bombs

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    Frozen Hot Cocoa

    Hot cocoa, ice, and milk blend together for this delicious and creamy frozen hot cocoa! Top with whipped cream and cocoa powder. Makes 1 serving
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Brandy Nelson
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 ½ cup ice
    • 1 packet of your favorite hot cocoa mix 
    • whipped cream
    • cocoa powder optional

    Instructions

    • Combine ice, milk and hot cocoa mix into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a mug and add a large dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with cocoa powder for dusting.

    Notes

    You can add a spoonful of peanut butter into the blender, mini chocolate chips, or even crushed candy canes on top! 
    Note: You can use 3 heaping tablespoons of hot cocoa mix (if you have a canister instead of packets)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. I changed To wordpress www.thetootsiewootsie.com says

      February 18, 2012 at 2:05 am

      Yumo! I will try this! especially when it gets warmer!

      -tootsie

      http://www.thetootsiewootsie.com

      Reply
    2. Lindsi B says

      January 27, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      Found you on Skip to My Lou. Could you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-8.html

      Reply
    3. Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says

      January 21, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      We love hot chocolate around here too, this is great!

      Reply
    4. Sarah says

      January 21, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      My husband will LOVE this...I am going to try it soon. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      You have such a great blog. It's such an inspiration since I just started a brand new craft blog!

      Your newest follower,
      Sarah @
      http://www.dottedlinecrafts.blogspot.com

      Reply
    5. Lisa says

      January 19, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      This looks so fun! I definitely need to try this for a weekend treat

      Reply
    6. Sugarr2518 says

      January 17, 2012 at 3:47 am

      Looks yummy and sounds delicious:)

      Reply
    7. Pat's Pink Apron says

      January 16, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      Yum, This looks wonderful! Pat

      Reply
    8. nicci says

      January 12, 2012 at 11:56 am

      yum perfect for those of us who don't like hot drinks

      Reply
    9. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      January 10, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      I love hot chocolate so much in the winter. I try to make it with the kids at least 1-2 nights per week. Never thought about going the frozen route. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will need to give it a try.

      Reply
    10. April says

      January 10, 2012 at 2:44 am

      ooh, I've been craving chocolate milk and cookies during my pregnancy. I might have to try this TONIGHT.

      Reply
    11. tina says

      January 09, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      my daughter would love this, we'll have to try it!

      Reply
    12. G Inspires says

      January 09, 2012 at 2:43 am

      This sounds so yummy!

      Reply
    13. The Cantelmo Family says

      January 09, 2012 at 2:09 am

      that looks sooooo good!

      Reply
    14. Jessica@MakingHomeSweeter says

      January 08, 2012 at 11:44 pm

      Looks delicious!

      Reply
    15. Meghan says

      January 08, 2012 at 9:08 pm

      YUM!

      Reply
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