It’s hot cocoa season, people! Seriously – can you think of anything better than a cup of hot chocolate in your Christmas mug after a chilly day? Nope, because there IS nothing better. Which is why it makes for the perfect DIY gift.
This hot cocoa in a jar is SO easy to make and a fun activity for the whole family on a snow day! Bring it to your White Elephant Party, give it to your office Secret Santa, or add it as a stocking stuffer. For kids, tie around an extra baggy of marshmallows; for adults, give it with a mini bottle of peppermint schnapps! Either way, this adorable DIY is perfect for everyone.
Enjoy! ♥
Hot Coco In A Jar Recipe
What you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Flavor Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix
- 6 TBSP powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped candy canes (roughly 2 canes)
- 1 oz. NESTLE Toll House Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 Mason Jar (16 oz.)
- Festive ribbon/string (to tie around jar)
- 1 Gift Tag
Directions:
- Layer the cocoa mix, powdered milk chopped candy canes, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows into the jar
- On the gift tag, write the following directions:
- When ready to use, remove the marshmallows from the top of the jar and mix the remaining ingredients together
- Add ½ cup of the mix to 1 cup of boiling water in a mug and stir until completely combined
- Sprinkle with marshmallows
- Add the lip, then attach directions to the festive ribbon/string and tie around the jar
- Enjoy!
