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Gifts in a Jar: Cocoa Mix with 3 Variations

December 4, 2018 Filed Under: Drinks, Featured

If you need a quick last minute gift this winter, grab a mason jar and fill it with this easy and delicious Hot Cocoa Mix, add a note with the instructions and you are done! Keep a few jars on hand for those “oops I forgot” occasions like neighbors, teachers, that person that got you something and you don’t have one for them… or am I the only spacey one here.

top down view of mug of hot cocoa with cookies with text overlay "Gifts in a Jar: Hot Cocoa Mix"

The recipe below makes about 10 cups, enough for 5 pint sized mason jars. Halve or even quarter it for home use. Unless you want a lot of hot cocoa on hand. Mmmmmm. My guys wouldn’t object.

Have some fun with the mason jars, or just use standard ones.


Here are some printable gift tags to attach to the jars

Check this post for more gifts in a jar ideas.

Fun and unique gifts in jars: soup mix, cookie mix, spice mix, sugar scrub, milk bath mix, bread mix, bean dip.

Hot Cocoa Mix

top down view of mug of hot cocoa with cookies with text overlay "Gifts in a Jar: Hot Cocoa Mix"
This Hot Cocoa Mix is great to have on hand during winter for personal use or add it to mason jars for a quick last minute gift. Basic recipe plus 3 variations: peppermint, mocha and sugar free.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered milk

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, sift in each of the ingredients to remove any lumps. Stir in the powdered milk, and whisk well until combined.
  • Scoop into jars, or other container and store up to 6 months.
  • To make cocoa, add 1/2 cup mix to 1/2 cup boiling water.

Notes

Variations

Peppermint: crush peppermint candies (starlight mints, candy canes, etc.) in a bag with a hammer or in the food processor to get about 1/4 cup. Stir in the mix before putting in jars
Mocha: add 3-4 tablespoons of instant espresso powder (this is my favorite) to the mix before putting in jars. If using instant coffee add the equivalent amount of coffee needed to make 10 servings of coffee. 
Sugar Free: use the equivalent amount of your favorite powdered sugar free substitute for the powdered sugar (e.g., stevia or aspartame). Read the package directions - some only require 1/2 cup of the sugar free sweetener to equal 1 cup sugar. 

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