Homemade Peppermint Mocha Gift In A Jar
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Peppermint Mocha this is for a 16 oz jar
- 1/2 Cup of Sugar
- 1/2 Cup of Peppermint Mocha Cocoa
- 1/4 Cup of Dry Milk
- 1/2 Cup of Chocolate Chunk Chips
- 1/2 Cup of Crushed Peppermint
- 1/2 Cup of small or mini Marshmallows
- a few pinches of kosher salt or sea salt for more flavor optional
- Ingredients for Peppermint Mocha this is for a one-quart jar
- 1 Cup of Sugar
- 1 Cup of Peppermint Mocha Cocoa
- 1 Cup of Dry Milk
- 1/2 Cup of Chocolate Mini Chips
- 1/2 Cup of Crushed Peppermint
- 1/2 Cup of small or mini Marshmallows
- a few pinches of kosher salt or sea salt for more flavor optional
Instructions
- Directions on how to assemble:
Make sure your jar is clean.
Add dry milk.
Add peppermint mocha cocoa.
Next, add sugar.
Then add the chocolate chunk chips or mini chips.
Add your mini marshmallows. I picked up pink marshmallows from Trader Joe's.
Finally, add crushed peppermint.
Seal with an airtight lid. - Print or write out the directions and attach them to the jar with a ribbon.
- To make an individual serving:
When ready to use, mix the ingredients inside the jar.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of the hot cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in 2 fl oz of hot water or milk.
Serve.
To serve the Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate (makes 10 servings):
Simmer 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
Add 1/3 cup of mix to the water. Be sure to mix the ingredients inside the jar before using.
Serve while hot.
Notes
Supplies needed for your Gift In A Jar:
16-oz Mason Jar or one-quart Mason Jar
Christmas Ribbon or twine
Assorted red & white or other festive color decorations
One Red & White Pipe Cleaner
Gift tags (you can make one or purchase from a craft store or home decor store)
Written instructions
Optional: assorted holiday decor to jazz up your jar
Gift bag (if giving as a gift) Pro-tip: We prefer to use milk to make our hot cocoa vs water. You can tell the difference. If you make your hot cocoa this way, leave the dry milk out. Then when you're making the peppermint mocha hot chocolate, use milk instead of water.
16-oz Mason Jar or one-quart Mason Jar
Christmas Ribbon or twine
Assorted red & white or other festive color decorations
One Red & White Pipe Cleaner
Gift tags (you can make one or purchase from a craft store or home decor store)
Written instructions
Optional: assorted holiday decor to jazz up your jar
Gift bag (if giving as a gift) Pro-tip: We prefer to use milk to make our hot cocoa vs water. You can tell the difference. If you make your hot cocoa this way, leave the dry milk out. Then when you're making the peppermint mocha hot chocolate, use milk instead of water.