My copycat Tim Hortons Hot Chocolate recipe is made with four simple ingredients, and it tastes just like the original. You can mix it with warm water or milk, but I recommend milk for the extra creaminess.
Can't get enough of Timmies? Try my Tim Hortons Chili next!
๐ซ About This Recipe
I looove the hot chocolate at Tim Hortons. It's creamy, chocolatey, and has a much thicker consistency than other places. It's my favorite drink to order if I'm not looking for caffeine.
My recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the hot chocolate. Unlike other recipes, you cannot just mix hot water with the hot chocolate mix. You will need to bring the hot chocolate to a boil so that the cornstarch can thicken properly.
The hot chocolate mix can be stored in your pantry for up to 6 months or in your freezer for up to two years.
๐ง Ingredients
- Cornstarch: This is the most important ingredient to give the hot chocolate a thick texture. You will need to bring the hot chocolate to a boil for it to thicken.
- Cocoa Powder: I use the "No Name" brand of cocoa powder. Surprisingly, it's ranked as one of the best cocoa powders. If you compare it side by side with other brands, it has a much deeper color, which probably means it's better quality.
- Powdered Sugar: You can use granulated sugar if that's all you have. Use ยฝ cup granulated sugar per 2 cups of powdered sugar.
- Milk Powder: I recommend using whole milk powder if you have it. I think the extra creaminess makes a big difference in the final drink.
๐ช Instructions
STEP 1: Combine cocoa powder, sugar, milk powder, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Cocoa powder tends to clump, so pass it through a fine-meshed strainer to make it smooth.
STEP 2: Use ยผ cup of powder for every cup of hot chocolate. Whisk them together in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly to ensure the cornstarch doesn't settle at the bottom.
Pour the hot cocoa into cups, and feel free to top with marshmallows for an extra treat!
๐ Recipe
Tim Hortons Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ยฝ cups confectioner's (powdered) sugar
- ยฝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered milk
- โ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine cocoa powder, sugar, milk powder, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Pass it through a fine-meshed strainer to get rid of lumps.
- Use ยผ cup of powder for every cup of hot chocolate. Whisk the ingredients together in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly to ensure the cornstarch doesn't settle at the bottom.
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