One of the best and easiest gifts to give this holiday season is homemade hot cocoa mix or a hot chocolate bomb. They are fun to make and so yummy! To make it even better, you can attach one of these cute & free printable hot chocolate labels!
Download link for free printable tags is at the end of the post.
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Who To Give To
Giving hot chocolate mix is for everybody! Do you have a ton of nieces and nephews? Make a huge batch and attach one of these free gift tags. It won’t break the bank and they will absolutely love it!
During this time of year, it is a fun way to give gifts to anyone. It makes great teachers gifts, coworker gifts, neighbor gifts, and anybody else you can think of!
Use For Party Favors Or Hot Cocoa Bar
You could also do a fun hot cocoa bar on a bar cart during a party. It is hot chocolate season after all!
Have a few jars of the mix out with some hot water to allow people to make their own mug with their favorite toppings. To really jazz it up, you can put out different toppings like candy canes, chocolate chips, peppermint chips, chocolate sprinkles, & mini marshmallows.
You might even make small jars of the hot cocoa mix to give out as party favors. The options are endless!
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Super Easy Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
Hot cocoa bombs are fancy and delicious, but they take a little bit of prep work. I love making dry hot chocolate mix instead if I’m short on time.
This recipe is so easy to make and very allergy friendly. It doesn’t include dairy, so most anyone can have it. Just be cautious of nut allergies.
Ingredients
All you need to do is mix the following together and fill it into jars:
- 1.5 cups cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
Directions to Make
When you make a cup of cocoa with it, just mix 2-3 tablespoons into 1 cup of warm liquid.
Then, top it with any fun toppings for the perfect finishing touch.
Tips To Make
- Double the batch and fill up 10 pint sized mason jars.
- Tie extra toppings with the label like a candy cane or a small baggie of marshmallows.
- You can add 1 cup of powdered milk if you’re looking for a creamier mixture.
- Give the mix along side a cute mug for an extra special gift.
- Tie plastic spoons to the jars.
Download Free Printable Hot Chocolate Labels
Click the button below to access the PDF file with the free printable hot chocolate labels. There are options for printables to use for hot cocoa mix, hot cocoa bombs, or just plain hot cocoa.
Simply print the cute labels off on card stock & cut them out to the desired size. They are designed for 2″x3″ labels.
Use a circle hole punch to punch a hole in the corner. With bakers twine or pretty ribbon, you can tie the free gift tags to a mason jar.
For an extra special touch, you could give a cute mug, a candy cane, & a plastic spoon as a gift set with the mix. It’s a great way to add a little more bulk to the gift.
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Conclusion
Homemade gifts make the perfect gift when done right. These free printable hot chocolate labels are a great way to give an inexpensive & delicious gift this season.
The best part is that you are giving something handmade, while saving time and money!
FAQs about hot chocolate
Hot chocolate mix is made of powdered milk, cocoa powder, & sugar. You can make it dairy free by leaving out the powdered milk if needed.
The easiest way to make hot chocolate is to mix cocoa powder and sugar together for a simple mixture. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the mix to hot liquid and enjoy.
You can make it with either! Milk gives an extra creaminess, but water works just as well.
Use cellophane to wrap the hot chocolate bomb. Tie it closed with bakers twine and add one of these cute printable gift tags.
There are so many fun ideas when it comes to DIY gifts. This easy hot chocolate mix with a free printable label is quick and a delicious gift to give!
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Yield: 3.5 cups
Hot Chocolate Mix
This hot chocolate mix is so easy to make. It is also a great gift idea!
Prep Time5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a jar.
- Use 1-2 tablespoons in 1 cup of hot liquid.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
2 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 57
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