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Hot Cocoa In A Jar Gift Idea

Name: Hot Cocoa In A Jar Gift Idea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 cup powdered milk; 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows; 1/2 cup chocolate chips; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips; 1-quart mason jar

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Hot Cocoa In A Jar is a perfect warm-up gift to make this holiday season. This mason jar gift is easy to create and delicious to drink.

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Nothing warms you up during the winter months like a nice hot cup of chocolate. Extra chocolatey, full of marshmallows and just the right temperature, a cup of hot cocoa is the perfect way to warm you up – heart and soul. Friends and family will love receiving this easy-to-make Hot Cocoa In A Jar Gift Idea.

It’s no secret that I love using mason jars for gifts and serving everything from desserts to drinks. They come in many sizes and are so versatile to use. Since the holiday gifting season is in full swing, I love giving “gifts in a jar” to everyone on my shopping list.

My Cookies In A Jar were such a hit last Christmas that I just had to create something fun, useful and delicious to give once again this year.

Hot Cocoa Mix In A Jar is the ticket! It’s the perfect gift that your friends and family can enjoy all winter long. There is one thing I promise though, this Hot Chocolate Mix won’t last long.

Supplies Needed to make Hot Cocoa In A Jar

Quart Mason Jars with Lids and Bands

Burlap Ribbon

Snowflakes Embellishments

Colored String

Colorful fabric

Glue or glue dots

Hot Cocoa In A Jar Tags – DOWNLOAD HERE

Brown Craft Paper

Candy Canes

1 Recipe Hot Chocolate Mix (see below)

How To Make Hot Chocolate In A Jar

Step 1:

Now, don’t worry about being “craft-challenged for this project. It really is simple. Begin by wrapping a piece of burlap around the jar and securing in place with glue or glue dots. Use a dab of glue or a glue dot to adhere the snowflake to the front of the jar.

Step 2:

Now you can start layering your Hot Cocoa In A Jar Ingredients. I used this handy canning funnel to keep the mess at a minimum – and all the ingredients in the jar and not on my counter.

Step 3:

I finished this off by printing out this cut little instruction tag that I made. For the fabric at the top of the jar, you will need to cut a 5-inch round circle for each jar. I used the lid as a template and traced two inches bigger.

You can grab the free printable gift tags here.

I really enjoy peppermint hot chocolate. So I like to attach a few candy canes to the jar for both flavor and color. I then used the colored string to tie the instruction tag and the candy canes to the jar.

A one-quart jar will make 12 servings. Your gift recipient can easily store in a food storage container and use it as needed. When ready to enjoy a cup, simply measure out 1/3 cup of the mix in a mug and pour hot water over it.

My daughter LOVES hot cocoa, so I always make sure I have some of this homemade mix in my pantry.

What are some of the food gift ideas that you like to give (or receive) during the holiday season? I would love to hear all about them. I am always looking for new gift-giving ideas.

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