Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until well blended.
Spoon into Mason jars or a glass container.
Use 3 Tablespoons hot cocoa mix to 1 cup hot water or milk.
If you want a peppermint hot cocoa, add 1 teaspoon mint extract (or to taste) to hot chocolate. Top with optional whipped cream and/or marshmallows, or add a splash of heavy cream to your mug.
Notes
Both mini and white chocolate chips are optional but look great in gift jars.
For a richer hot chocolate, mix 3 Tablespoons hot cocoa mix with milk.
Since there is powdered milk in the hot cocoa mix, you can use hot water and the hot chocolate will still be delicious!