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November 20, 2017 by Joy Kincaid 16 Comments

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Gift Jars

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During the winter months, my kids love hot cocoa. It also makes a great gift idea. Make these peppermint hot cocoa gift jars the next time you need a handmade Christmas gift!

This peppermint hot cocoa is such an easy and simple gift in a jar idea!

I love making handmade Christmas gifts, and this one couldn’t be easier. While we often make our own homemade hot chocolate mix, I decided to take the easy route for this gift and use a mix from the grocery store.

And I don’t know what it is about mason jars, but wouldn’t you agree that they make everything just a little bit cuter?!

I love this type of gift because, in addition to being super cute and easy to make, it’s also one of those gifts that won’t add clutter. The recipient can simply use up the hot cocoa mix and then repurpose the cute jar for something else. Love that!

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This is another simple idea that your kids can help with. My kids were very interested in helping me make the peppermint hot cocoa gift jars (mostly because they were hoping they could eat the leftover marshmallows and peppermint!).

My boys especially enjoyed crushing the peppermint with a rolling pin. 🙂

I have a very large stash of Mason jars (thanks to collecting them from thrift stores and garage sales for years, and inheriting some from my mom), and we use them for everything from food storage to drinking glasses. But for this project I used these, because they had a unique shape (and I found them on sale).

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Gift Jars

Here’s how we made these gift jars. It’s so easy!

Ingredients:

  • hot cocoa mix
  • mini marshmallows
  • candy canes
  • mason jars
  • baker’s twine 

Instructions:

  1. Fill the jars 2/3 full with the hot cocoa mix.
  2. Add a layer of mini marshmallows.
  3. Crush the candy canes (add candy canes to a small freezer bag, seal the bag, and then pound the bag with a rolling pin). Be careful not to crush the candy canes so much that they turn into a powder. You just want chunks of peppermint in the top of the jar.
  4. Add the peppermint chunks to the top of the jar and screw on the lid.
  5. Download the printable tags here.
  6. Cut out the tag, punch a hole in the top, and then be sure to add the directions for making the hot cocoa on the back of the tag. I just added the directions found on the back of the hot cocoa container.
  7. Tie the tag around the neck of the jar using the baker’s twine.

mason jar christmas gift in a jar idea

Printable Recipe

Here’s a handy printable recipe for you!

mason jar christmas gift in a jar idea
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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Gift Jars

Make these peppermint hot chocolate gift jars for a fun handmade Christmas gift in a jar idea!
Author: Joy Kincaid

Ingredients

  • hot cocoa mix
  • mini marshmallows
  • candy canes
  • mason jars
  • baker's twine

Instructions

  • Fill the jars 2/3 full with the hot cocoa mix. 
  • Add a layer of mini marshmallows. Leave enough space for the peppermint pieces at the top.
  • Crush the candy canes (add candy canes to a small freezer bag, seal the bag, and then pound the bag with a rolling pin). Be careful not to crush the candy canes so much that they turn into a powder. You just want chunks of peppermint in the top of the jar.
  • Add the peppermint chunks to the top of the jar and screw on the lid.
  • Download the printable tags here: https://www.artfulhomemaking.com/peppermint-hot-cocoa-gift-jars/
    Cut out the tag, punch a hole in the top, and then be sure to add the directions for making the hot cocoa on the back of the tag. I just added the directions found on the back of the hot cocoa container.
  • Tie the tag around the neck of the jar using the baker's twine.

Merry Christmas Chalkboard Gift Tags

Download your free Merry Christmas chalkboard gift tags here!

I printed these off on cardstock, and they turned out so cute, attached with the baker’s twine!

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Comments

  1. Denise Bryant says

    November 28, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    Thanks for sharing this with us at the Waste Not Wednesday link party. This reminds me…I need to pull out my hot cocoa recipe and make some gifts.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 29, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Denise!

      Reply
  2. Teresa says

    November 28, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    I love the idea of making these with my grandchildren. I’ve printed the instructions and plan to do just that! Thank you for sharing at Party in Your PJs!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 29, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      They would be so fun to make with grandchildren!

      Reply
  3. Sam - Raggedy Bits says

    November 28, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    These are just the cutest lil Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jars!!! I would be so thrilled to be on the receiving end of one of these handmade goodies!

    Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous gift idea with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 29, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you, Sam!

      Reply
  4. Jelica says

    November 27, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    I love these kinds of gifts – their just perfect for any occasion and just perfect at this time of year. Who wouldn’t want a jar of peppermint cocoa!?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 29, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      I agree! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, Jelica!

      Reply
  5. Crystal says

    November 25, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    I can’t get enough of mason jar gifts!! A friend just asked me a few weeks ago if I needed any mason jars (she bought them and didn’t need them) and I can’t believe I said, “no.” I wasn’t even thinking of Christmas! I’m definitely favoriting and sharing this and adding it to my list of gifts to make:) So grateful you shared on Fresh Market Friday Linkup…Welcome!!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 26, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      I agree, mason jar gifts are so fun! Thanks for hosting the linkup, Crystal!

      Reply
  6. Rebecca L Jones says

    November 24, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Such cute ideas. i was thinking of using little soaps. I saw the lids covered and bracelet to secure it. It was pear for a wedding but inexpensive ones would be okay.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 24, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you, Rebecca!

      Reply
  7. Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking says

    November 21, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    What a sweet idea~perfect for a hostess gift! Pinned! Tomorrow we are hosting the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party at Carrie’s Home Cooking and thought you might want to share there too! I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with lots of love and laughter! ~ Carrie

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 22, 2017 at 11:23 pm

      Thank you, Carrie! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  8. Natalie A says

    November 21, 2017 at 10:59 am

    These jars are super cute! I love the added touch with the tag and twine! I love that you have added the ingredients, and how much of everything to put into the jar.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 21, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you, Natalie! They’re fun to make! 🙂

      Reply

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