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I figured in this post, I would combine these two sweet smile-makers of mine and show you some great gift ideas that other people have come up with. I started making these festive Individual hot chocolate gifts to hand out to friends and family, coworkers, neighbors and more! They are so adorable and look gorgeous layered in these clear ornaments. It’s easy and affordable to turn this hot cocoa mix into a special gift.
An accounting clerk by day and a self-proclaimed Pinterest addict by night, you are sure to find creative ideas and meal inspirations at The Birch Cottage. If you’re anything like me, you always have last-minute gifts to buy or guests who happen to stop by unexpectedly during the holidays. Having a few of these jars on hand will ease the stress of having to buy, figure out or even make last-minute, unexpected or forgotten gifts. This DIY Hot Chocolate Mix Gift is an easy, cost-effective gift for the holiday season. We love packaging it and giving it to teachers, neighbors, and friends along with some cute mugs.
Printable Instruction Gift Tag
The mix can be stored in an airtight jar for up to 3 months. Transfer the mix to airtight containers for gifting. Add in different mix-ins to the hot chooclate , such as peppermint extract and almond extract.
I make my cocoa recipe for gifts all the time during holidays. This will be perfect gift for my friends and family. It’s super easy to make and it’s so cute and festive.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
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Many people use the terms interchangeably. However, technically there are a couple of differences. Hot cocoa traditionally has a thinner consistency and is sweeter. Meanwhile, hot chocolate has a thicker consistency and is richer in taste. I followed this to a tee and had to add about 2.5 morw cups of sugar.
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Be sure to include directions for how to prepare the hot chocolate mix. Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process just until mixture is powdery — about 30 seconds. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. If you aren't adding non-dairy creamer to the mix, warm 6 to 8 ounces of milk in a saucepan or the microwave until hot, but not boiling. Add 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix.
Layer the powdered creamer, powdered milk, powdered sugar and cocoa powder in the bottom of a pint wide-mouth mason jar. Then add the chocolate chips and candy canes and place the mini marshmallows on top to fill the rest of the jar. Add a lid and attach a printable recipe tag . You can also add a few white chocolate chips, red and green mini M&Ms, or even crushed pretzels to sprinkle on top. To give the hot chocolate a little Mexican flair, add a few pinches of cinnamon to the mix.
What makes this the best hot chocolate mix recipe out there?
Fill the basket with paper shreds, then place each of the items in the gift basket. Although it doesn’t have a post I can send you too, it seems easy enough to figure out. The author of the picture made the face using a sharpie and some googly eyes.
To create the layers, start with cocoa powder, then white sugar, then add the cinnamon, ending with a marshmallow layer. She takes you through the process of taking the ingredients and turning them into pumpkins to make the chocolate portion of the hot chocolate. All you or the receiver have to do is warm up a cup of milk, add the pumpkin, stir, and watch it dissolve.
Add 2 tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix to 8 ounces of hot water or milk. If you are looking for a budget-friendly gift that the recipient will absolutely LOVE, look no further than these hot chocolate gifts! These are perfect to have on hand as stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or teacher appreciation gifts. They also are great for coworker gifts too. It could go bad, but it would take quite a while.
To make this vegan, swap out the dried milk for dried coconut milk, and make sure to grab chocolate chips that are dairy-free. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 6 months. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder—We prefer Dutch-processed because it has a darker color and less acidity, but any kind of cocoa powder works. For the tag labels, cut out along the square line, punch a hole in the top of the label and tie onto the lid of the jar with some string, twine or ribbon. If you prefer, you could print out the labels, punch a hole in the top and affix to the jar with some string, twine or ribbon.
Nothing better on a cold evening … a big cup of hot chocolate. Definitely going to have to try this soon. You can always add more of the cocoa mix to intensify the flavor to your preference.
Just make some of these frugal and homemade gifts sure to make everyone feel loved and cared for. Fill the ornament ⅓ of the way full with hot chocolate powder. Make a list of everyone you need a little something for because these are going to be so cute! It is truly the perfect gift for anyone on your Christmas list.
Or you can just give as gifts to friends—especially kids. When placed in a cute jar tied with a ribbon (don't forget to include the recipe directions on a tag), this homemade hot chocolate mix will be a welcome gift. Mix the powdered creamer, milk, sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl until well combined.
You really don’t “need” them since you have the M&M’s but it does add a little something extra. This is totally optional but sometimes I will make a little gift basket with this Hot Cocoa Ornament, a candy cane or two and a couple of cute mugs. I have even tossed in a cozy throw blanket and a movie I snagged on clearance. I recommend Avery for the 2” round labels and Avery for the 1.5” square gift tags.
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