{"id":20087,"date":"2018-12-04T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=20087"},"modified":"2024-11-04T14:28:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T22:28:08","slug":"gifts-in-a-jar-cocoa-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/gifts-in-a-jar-cocoa-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifts in a Jar: Hot Cocoa Mix with 3 Variations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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! <\/p>\n\n\n

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I like to keep a few jars of this Hot Cocoa Mix 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recipe below makes about 10 cups, enough for 5 pint sized mason jars. Plenty for gift giving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut it in half or one quarter for home use. Unless you want a lot of hot cocoa on hand. Mmmmmm. My guys wouldn't object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot Cocoa Mix Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have three variations below, but don't limit yourself to just those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peppermint <\/strong>- crush up peppermint candies and add to the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mocha <\/strong>- add instant coffee or espresso powder (this was a hit for teacher gifts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar and\/or Dairy Free<\/strong> - use stevia or sucralose instead of the sugar and non-dairy creamer for the milk (make sure it is sugar free creamer if you need both non-dairy and sugar free, which I do for one friend)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make it extra creamy<\/strong>, swap in some or all non-dairy creamer for the milk. You can also go for flavored creamer like vanilla or caramel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Printable Tags for Hot Cocoa Mix in Jars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some printable gift tags<\/a> to attach to the jars<\/p>\n\n\n

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