Edible DIY Gifts: Hot Chocolate Mix
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 1 5-ounce jar, or 4 cups hot cocoa
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • Marshmallows to fill the jar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Optional add-ins (e.g. spices, crushed peppermint, espresso powder)
Instructions
  1. Using a jar with a sealing lid, use a spoon to layer in the cocoa powder followed by a layer of white sugar.
  2. Top those layers with the chocolate chips, and add mini or normal sized marshmallows to fill the jar.
  3. Seal the jar and tie a cinnamon stick to the outside with ribbon or twine.
Recipe Note for Hot Chocolate Mix
  1. When gifting, include a tag for the recipient: Take the marshmallows off the top and set aside. Add the jar contents and the cinnamon stick to a pan with 4 cups of milk. Stir the mixture until it is hot, and ladle into mugs. Top with marshmallows and enjoy!
Recipe by Uproot Kitchen at https://uprootkitchen.com/2013/12/11/diy-hot-chocolate-mix/