Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Peppermint Hot Cocoa

I pinned this idea last year and made it this year for Christmas gifts.  
(Is it just me or do mason jars make everything look sweet?)  


Peppermint Hot Cocoa
(**for 1 pint jars**)
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed peppermint (I used starmints, could also use actual candy canes.)

Layer ingredients as you wish in a pint size jar.  To make hot chocolate, mix all ingredients in a bowl, add 1/3 cup of cocoa mixture to warm milk (we tested it with water and milk was much better...yes, even though powdered milk is an ingredient).

Sip and enjoy!


PS - Last year my sister-in-law gifted us with homemade vanilla, similar idea can be found here.

PSS - And last year I made up these "cupcake socks" for gifts.  

Linking here.

4 comments:

  1. What awesome gifts, Tricia! Thanks for visiting my blog. I would love you to come join my Pin Me Linky Party that starts Friday (tomorrow) morning at 8am CST.

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  2. These are so adorable and ANYone would love to get one. Everyone loves hot chocolate and, you are right, just about anything looks amazing in a cute jar. :)
    Over from The Charm.....

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  3. I love mason jars, too, and anything in them looks great! You did a great job!

    Thanks for stopping by Marty's Musings and my (fake) mantel post! Have a blessed Christmas!
    Marty

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