Choose among these 5 Hot Chocolate-in-a-Jar Recipes as your simple edible gifts for your family, friends, or relatives on Christmas or any special occasions during cold months. They will definitely appreciate it; who can resist hot chocolate anyway? The main flavors to choose from are peppermint, white chocolate and funfetti or lavender, peanut butter, and toffee. They are all absolutely delicious, easy to assemble, and prepare. Dried lavender might be difficult to find in the grocery stores, so I suggest buying it online.
Decorate your jars with ribbons or small Christmas ornaments together with the instructions card.
Ingredients for 5 Hot Chocolate-In-A-Jar
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup candy cane, crushed
marshmallows
Birthday Cake White Hot Chocolate
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup vanilla pudding mix
1 cup white chocolate, shaved
3 tbsp white cake mix
1 tbsp funfetti sprinkles
marshmallows
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
marshmallows
Lavender White Hot Chocolate
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup vanilla pudding mix
1 cup white chocolate, shaved
2 tbsp dried lavender
marshmallows
Toffee Hot Chocolate
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup toffee bits
marshmallows
How to Make 5 Hot Chocolate-In-A-Jar
To assemble:
For Peppermint Hot Chocolate:
Whisk powdered milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a bowl. Transfer mixture into the jar and add a layer of chocolate chips, crushed candy cane, and marshmallows.
For Birthday Cake White Chocolate:
Whisk powdered milk, vanilla pudding mix, white chocolate shavings, and cake mix in a bowl. Transfer mixture into the jar and then add a layer of funfetti sprinkles and marshmallows.
For Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate:
Whisk powdered milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a bowl. Transfer mixture into the jar and add a layer of chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and marshmallows.
For Lavender White Hot Chocolate:
Whisk powdered milk, vanilla pudding mix, and white chocolate shavings in a bowl. Transfer mixture into the jar and then add a layer of dried lavender and marshmallows.
For Toffee Hot Chocolate:
Wish powdered milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a bowl. Transfer mixture into the jar and add a layer of chocolate chips, toffee bits, and marshmallows.
Instructions Card except for Lavender White Hot Chocolate:
Remove marshmallows and set aside for garnish.
Shake the jar to mix the ingredients.
In a saucepan, heat 1 ¼ cup milk and add ¼ cup of the hot chocolate mixture.
Whisk until chocolate is melted and flavors are well incorporated.
Serve with marshmallows.
Instructions Card for Lavender White Hot Chocolate:
Remove marshmallows and set aside for garnish.
Shake the jar to mix the ingredients.
In a saucepan, heat 1 ¼ cup milk and add ¼ cup of the hot chocolate mixture.
Whisk until chocolate is melted and flavors are well incorporated.
Remove from heat and steep for 2 minutes. Strain into the mug and remove lavender.
Serve with marshmallows.
To see the original recipe that inspired this one, check out the recipe for 5 Hot Chocolate-in-a-Jar found at The Domestic Geek.
