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Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe! {DIY Gift Idea}

November 6, 2013 By Heidi 16 Comments

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This homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe makes the perfect little DIY Mason Jar Gift!

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Gift Idea

Nothing beats a warm cup of Hot Chocolate on a chilly day, right?  Well… that’s why this easy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe makes such a fabulous DIY gift!

Gifts in a Jar are so easy to make, and SO fun to receive… and your friends and family will LOVE this thoughtful Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe!  They also make the cutest little hostess gifts to take along to your next party.

Plus… this homemade cocoa mix gets bonus points for being so quick and easy to make!  Mix up just 3 dry ingredients and you’re done!

So are you ready to make yours?  Here’s what you need to make this sweet little homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar gift…

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What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About This Recipe…

Stacey writes: “Made this and it was delicious. It was an attractive gift idea.”

Megan writes: “Love this!”

Rebecca writes: “A great gift idea for the holidays. And so easy too!”

Amber writes: “I made my first batch. Why have I never done this!?!?!?! Delicious!!!”

Lisa writes: “Sometimes I add a touch of cinnamon”

Cindy writes: “Great idea! I’m thinking I may make it but put the ingredients in freezer baggies so it won’t be so expensive to ship to my family out of town. I’m making cookie mixes in a jar and thinking of doing them the same way.”

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Gift Idea
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Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe

This homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe makes the sweetest little mason jar gift!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 9 tbsp. Hershey's Cocoa Powder {natural, unsweetened 100% cacao}
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to medium mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined.
  • To make 1 serving, fill a mug with 1 cup Hot Whole Milk, then add 4 tbsp. Hot Chocolate Mix into mug.
  • Stir well until mix dissolves, top with whip cream, and ENJOY!

Notes

If giving as a gift, spoon mix into a 16 oz. regular mouth mason jar or mason jar mug.  As you spoon the mixture into the jar, occasionally tap jar down on counter to help contents settle in jar. Then top jar with a regular mouth lid.
Include a tag with the following instructions:
To make 1 serving, fill a mug with 1 cup Hot Whole Milk, and add 4 tbsp. Hot Chocolate Mix into mug. Stir well until it dissolves, top with whip cream, and Enjoy!

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So have you tried making this Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Recipe yet?

Or do you have another fun DIY Gift Idea?

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Comments

  1. Bethann says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Do you have a sugar free hot chocolate recipe for those with diabetes?

    Reply
  2. Ashlee says

    December 21, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Just wondering how necessary the CoffeeMate Creamer is..? My husband is allergic to some of the ingredients in it and we can’t find any without those things. What does it do for the cocoa? Is there something we can replace it with?

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      December 6, 2015 at 8:51 am

      My daughter uses Leaner Creamer instead of coffee mate. They probably have a list of ingredients on their website. It tastes really good but it quite pricey. Hope that helps.
      🙂
      cathy

      Reply
      • Leslie Burckard says

        December 7, 2015 at 10:48 am

        Cathy, How many and what size jars will this batch make?

        Reply
  3. Stacy @Stacy Makes Cents says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I made these for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  4. renee says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:14 am

    How big is the jar ? With your recipe how many jars can we make ? TY

    Reply
    • Leslie Burckard says

      December 7, 2015 at 10:47 am

      Yes, please i need to know. Thank you.

      Reply
  5. Andrea says

    December 7, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Does anyone know of a powdered milk that tastes good? Or do the added flavorings do enough for it not to matter? Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Margaret says

      July 13, 2020 at 9:32 am

      With the cocoa mix you get a creamy cup of yum! You can’t taste the powered milk.

      Reply
  6. Sydney says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I am so excited to make this for this Christmas! I am curious – do you know how many people this could serve? I am looking to give it to a couple 🙂 Thank you. Love this website!

    Reply
  7. Bonny Lee says

    August 11, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I made up this mix last year, and took it to a gathering for people who wanted hot cocoa rather than coffee or tea. I put enough mix in a clear, disposable pastry bag, to make one serving of hot cocoa. Then I added some mini marshmallow on top of the mix. I tied off the bag, above the marshmallows with a few twists of a brown pipe cleaner, and then shaped them to look like antlers on a deer. I added 2 eyes, and a red pom pom to the point of the bag, to look like Rudolph’s nose.

    They were a big hit. Many people asked how to make them so they also could.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 11, 2014 at 11:37 pm

      What a cute idea, Bonny!

      Reply
  8. Brittany says

    November 6, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    This is such a great gift idea! I am pinning this to save for later, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Karina says

    November 6, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Beth Stagdon says

    November 6, 2013 at 11:56 am

    What a great gift to give to drop-in friends during the Christmas season.

    Reply
  11. Lori Sipes says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:12 am

    This is also a perfect gift for your kids to make and
    give as Christmas Gifts!!!
    Thanks !!

    Reply

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