Who doesn't love hot chocolate? That makes this one of the best homemade holiday gift ideas!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 503kcal
Author: LittleCooksReadingBooks.com
Ingredients
1/2cupinstant dried milk
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1/4cupwhite sugar
1/4cupsemisweet chocolate chipsor dark chocolate chips
48mini marshmallows
1/4cupcrushed candy canesoptional
You'll also need four 4-ounce mason jars with lids
Instructions
In each four 4-ounce mason jar, layer in ingredients in this order:
-2 Tablespoons dried milk (bottom)
-Pinch of salt
-2 Tablespoons cocoa
-1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
-1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
-Sprinkle of crushed candy canes (optional)
-12 marshmallows
Each item should have its own layer. (Don't mix or shake!) Gently tap to get the ingredients to settle, if needed.
2. Place lid on mason jar and seal. Add handmade label hot cocoa in a jar tag:
Hot Cocoa: Pour mix from this jar into a mug. Add 1 cup of boiling water. Mix and enjoy!
Notes
You can also add different layer or change up the ingredients:-Dark chocolate chips-White chocolate chips-Peppermint flavored marshmallowsDecorate your homemade jar gift with ribbons, twine, candy canes, a fun spoon, or even chocolate stir sticks.