The perfect hostess or teacher gift for the holiday season is this Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gift.
There's nothing better than a homemade treat, and these gifts are both easy and appreciated.
Let me show you how to put this mason jar gift idea together that comes with FREE printable gift tags.
I love to give homemade edible gifts over the holidays. Usually I give a plate of Christmas cookies wrapped with festive paper.
Over the past few years I've been giving other edible gifts packaged in mason jars. One year I gave my nieces and nephews this mason jar hot cocoa gift with a gift card attached.
It was a fun idea and I want to share it with you today because who doesn't love a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter night?
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- Pancake Mix
- Mason Jar Hot Chocolate with Snow Globe Craft
- Homemade Granola
- Mason Jar Cookie Mixes
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Ingredients
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- Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
- Non Fat Powdered Milk - like this Carnation brand found on Amazon.
Recipe 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.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients, except the marshmallows, in a mixing bowl. Whisk them together until you have a smooth, well-blended mixture.
Step 2: If you don't have a sifter, you can whisk the cocoa powder vigorously in a separate bowl before combining it with the other ingredients. This will also help to aerate it and prevent clumps.
Top Tips
It's really important that you include instructions on how to make the hot cocoa.
The mix can be made using hot water or hot milk. Hot milk will make the hot cocoa more creamier.
Don't skip the wide-mouth funnel! It's your secret weapon for picture-perfect layers and mess-free gifting.
- Widely Applicable: The kitchen funnels set of 3 includes three sizes of large medium and small,The foldable funnel is not only for canning and mason jar, but also for liquid bottles to transfer spices, nuts, beans, powder, liquid and solid particle.
Step 3: Spoon the fragrant hot cocoa mix into your mason jars, leaving a little room at the top for a final flourish. Now comes the fun part: crown each jar with a generous layer of mini marshmallows! Secure the lids tightly, and your homemade hot chocolate gifts are ready to spread warmth and cheer.
Add the Printable Gift Tags
Step 4: Finally add a printable gift tag with some pretty ribbon. Your Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gift is ready!
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Storage Tips
Store the mason jar in the pantry with other dry goods. It should last for a few months, however, the mini marshmallows will not last that long. Therefore, you should try to enjoy the hot chocolate within 4 weeks of giving and receiving as a gift.
You could use Dehydrated Marshmallows in place of mini marshmallows and the mix will last a very long time.
- MINI MARSHMALLOWS: Vanilla Dehydrated Mini Marshmallow Bits in 2.5 Pounds, fresh and delicious flavor, perfect for hot cocoa.
- GREAT TOPPING: They can easily be added to a bowl of cereal or a steaming mug of hot chocolate.
- FUN SIZE VANILLA FLAVORED: Their small size makes it fun to add to any special baked treat, whether mixed in or added as a topping.
- COMES IN A BIG JAR: Reusable jar is convenient and keeps your marshmallows fresh.
- SARAH'S CANDY FACTORY: Made in the USA and repacked from bulk by Sarah's Candy Factory.
📖 Recipe Card
Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gift
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups nonfat powdered milk
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- To prepare, add t to 3 tablespoons of the cocoa mix with either 8 ounces of hot water or milk.
- The nutritional information is only for the dry mix.
Jen says
Hi! I am excited to make these jars. I tried to get the printable tags but didn't receive them. Can you please send me the link? Thank you!!
Lois says
I sent you an email with the link for the printable tags. Let me know if you still don't have them!