Peppermint Hot Cocoa Gift Jars With Free Printable

Giving the gift of handmade goodies is one of my favorite things to do and this peppermint hot cocoa gift diy in a jar is so easy and so delicious!  Everyone knows it can get pretty hectic around the holidays,  but having a few handmade goodies can definitely help relieve some of the stress.  Plus, who doesn’t love a cup of delicious and creamy hot chocolate, I know my kids love it!

Supplies for your hot chocolate gift in mason jar:

Mason Jar (whatever size you desire)

Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Mix or purchase pre-made (My favorite go-to hot cocoa recipe can be found below)
Bakers TwineScissors

Fill any size mason jar with the mix until it’s just over half full.
Add your mini marshmallows followed by crushed peppermint then the chocolate chips.
You can get as creative as you want with the layers.
Print and attach the printable to the top of the mason jar lid.
Add a ribbon and they are ready to be handed out!
Everyone is going to love this hot cocoa mason jar gift!

When ready to use your hot chocolate mix, remove the marshmallows, peppermint, and chocolate chips from the top of the jar.  Add the amount of the mix that the recipe calls for to 1 cup of boiling water or milk in a mug. Stir until completely dissolved.  Top with marshmallows, peppermint, and chocolate chips, and enjoy! You could even add a little whipped cream on top!

Download the free printables by clicking on the picture below or RIGHT HERE

If you would like to print out instructions for making the hot cocoa, I have left the amount of mix needed blank, you can fill it in with a pen. That way if your mix calls for something different than mine you can still use this printable. Just click on the picture and download it.

I hope this encourages you to give something homemade this holiday season, here is my recipe for my hot chocolate mason jar recipe, enjoy!

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Ingredients

  

• 2 Cups Confectioners' sugar
• 1 Cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Cups Powdered milk or instant nonfat dry milk
• Pinch Salt
• Mini Marshmallows (optional)

Instructions

 

• Sift the confectioners' sugar followed by unsweetened cocoa in a large bowl, making sure to get rid of any lumps.
•  Stir in the powdered milk and whisk well until everything is combined. 
• Add mini marshmallows to the container, if desired.
• Simply combine equal parts hot water and cocoa mix, whenever you woul like to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa!
• Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

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