Looking for a unique holiday gift idea? Try this fun project for a Snow Globe Hot Chocolate in a mason jar!
Made with homemade hot chocolate mix in the mason jar and topped with a fun DIY mason jar snow globe craft, this is a fun gift to give to family and friends over the holidays.
Use the FREE Printable Gift Tags to help personalize your hot chocolate mix!
Check out all the other Mason Jar Gift Ideas for even more delicious recipes to give as gifts this holiday season.
Indulge in a delicious hot cup of cocoa while enjoying the enchanting snow globe effect. Perfect for spreading warmth and cheer this holiday season.
These hot chocolate jars would also look cute decorating a coffee bar or hot chocolate bar in your house for over the holidays.
Here's another fun suggestion! Use these as adorable mason jar snow globes as place settings on Christmas. Imagine, everyone gets a little gift to take home after having a wonderful time at your house.
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📋Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add all the ingredients except for the mini marshmallows to a large bowl.
Step 2: Stir to combine completely.
Step 3: Add the hot cocoa mix to the small mason jar and top with the mini marshmallows.
How to make a Snow Globe in a Mason Jar
Step 4: Spread a little glue on the top of the mason jar lid. Add a few cotton balls to the top and press into the glue. Try to separate the cotton balls to make them look more like snow. Add glue to the bottom of the mini presents, trees and attach to the cotton balls/snow.
Step 5: Add a thin line of glue around the edge of the mason jar lid ring. Then add half of the plastic fillable ball ornament on top to form the snow globe.
Step 6: Add festive Christmas ribbon around the top using a little more glue.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Crushed Peppermint Candies - add a layer beneath the mini marshmallows like I do with my Mason Jar Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe.
- Mini Chocolate Chips- add white or chocolate chips to the jar before you add the mini marshmallows.
- Favorite Candy Bar - try adding your favorite candy bar chopped up into the mason jar mix.
- Festive Holiday Sprinkles - multi-colored sprinkles would look great mixed in the jar.
- Mexican Hot Cocoa - try adding 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to the mix for a fun flavor.
Storage Tips
- Store the mason jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Label the jar with the date of preparation and any instructions for making the hot chocolate.
Top Tip
- Use the " target="_blank" rel=" noopener">FREE Printable Gift Tags to help personalize your hot chocolate mix, making it the perfect homemade gift for friends and family.
🌟Try these recipes next...
- Check out these delicious Mason Jar Cookie Recipes to serve alongside mugs of hot chocolate.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Hot Chocolate Spoons.
- And if you really love peppermint, try these my Peppermint Christmas Cookies.
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Mason Jar Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- Gorilla Glue
- Scissors
- Spoon
Ingredients
For the Snow Globe Craft:
- 4 ounce Mason Jars
- Clear Plastic Fillable Ball Ornament
- Cotton Balls
- Mini Christmas Tree Ornaments
- Mini Christmas Presents Ornaments
- Gorilla Glue
- Christmas Ribbon
For the Hot Chocolate:
- 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups nonfat powdered milk
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
How to Make the Mason Jar Snow Globe Dome
- Spread a little glue on the top of the mason jar lid.
- Add a few cotton balls to the top and press into the glue. It helps to separate the cotton balls to make them look more like snow.
- Add glue to the bottom of the ornaments and attach to the cotton balls/snow.
How to Attach the Snow Globe Dome to the Mason Jar
- Add a thin line of glue around the edge of the mason jar lid ring.
- Add half of the plastic fillable ornament on top to form the snow globe.
- Secure Christmas ribbon around the top using a little more glue.
How to Make the Hot Chocolate Mix
- Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl; except the mini marshmallows.
- Mix thoroughly until everything is combined and no white is showing.
- Divide the mixture into the mason jars.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the top.
- Place the mason jar lid on top and tighten.
- Decorate by adding the printable instructional tags.
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Notes
- You can also use these mason jars to decorate your house over the holidays.
- Place a few of them by a coffee bar or set up a hot chocolate bar when friends are coming over.
- You can substitute the homemade hot chocolate mix and use a pre-made mix.
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angie says
these are so very cute, love the fact that they can be used. I believe I wil be giving them as a group gift to co-workers thanks for sharing.
Lois says
Thanks for visiting. Hope your co-workers enjoy the gifts!
Rachel says
Hi,
The printable tag isn't working. Can you share it with us?
Lois says
Hi Rachel, there is no printable tags for this recipe.