They had a ton of cute things to sign up for, but I really wanted to get some things knocked of my Christmas list. So, I opted for these little hot chocolate jars. I'm planning on giving these away as gifts. (I also went and purchased some little mugs to give away with them.) They were so easy. All you do is pour some hot chocolate mix in them and tie a bow around. I thought I'd share the idea in case any of you do neighborhood gifts for Christmas.We didn't use a homemade recipe, but I thought I'd post a couple. That way you can add a personal touch to the gift.
2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. Hershey's cocoa
1/2 c. powdered non-dairy creamer
Mix in large bowl combine all ingredients; blend well. Store tightly in covered container (16 servings). Single serving: Combine 1/4 cup mix to 3/4 cup boiling water.
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
1/8 teaspoon salt
1. Measure all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk them until they are evenly blended. 2. Store the mix in a tightly covered container at room temperature until you're ready to package it. Makes about 4 cups of mix.
1½ cups skim milk powder
1½ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
¾ cup non-dairy creamer
Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir well. For a finer mix, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix well. Place 2 or 3 tablespoons in a mug and add boiling water.
Variations:
*After processing all other ingredients in the blender or food processor, empty mix into a bowl and stir in 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
*Replace the plain non-dairy creamer with a flavored creamer such as French Vanilla or Hazelnut.
*For spiced hot chocolate, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to mix, or ½ teaspoon nutmeg and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
*For raspberry hot chocolate, add one package of raspberry koolaid to the mix and increase the sugar to 2 cups.
10 comments:
How did you create the cute labels?
And where did you get the jars? Oh....so cute!!!
I think they got the jars (which are plastic) from a dollar store. The labels were just printed off from the computer.
You can also add crushed up candycanes for a peppermint flavor, or (my favorit)Mint chocolate candies....
Great idea for gifts (quick, easy, cheap.... and you can do it ahead of time and have it done)
I love ideas like these for gifts! Have you seen the idea where you layer the dry ingredients for brownies or cookies in a jar?
I have seen those cookie jars that are layered. I actually have some recipes for a brownie mix, a cookie mix and soup mix. All of them can be layered in jars.
So cute!!! You are so on the ball. I keep thinking I better get my list started... where does all of the time go?!
Those are such a clever idea to give to people for Christmas gifts. Simple too!
What a great idea. I am looking for some teacher gifts. Think I have found some thing that will work.
I need to come up to visit your ward super saturday's. They sound awesome.
That is seriously such a great idea. I am definitely doing that for my neighbors. I love the added mugs.
I swear you and your recipes always amaze me. You are really good at that stuff. Chad is one lucky guy. I love Leah's peppermint idea, too!
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