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Mason Jar Hot Chocolate

Made with homemade cocoa mix, this snow globe hot chocolate mason jar gift idea is a fun gift to give over the holidays.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Holidays
Keyword: DIY mason jar snow globe, snow globe hot chocolate
Servings: 4 mason jar snow globes
Author: Lois
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

  • Gorilla Glue
  • Scissors
  • Spoon

Ingredients

For the Snow Globe Craft:

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.

Video

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.