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Looking for an easy and fun Christmas gift?  We’ve got you covered!
 
 
 
Hi! I’m Emily from 52 Mantels, where I blog about all things crafty. I’m so excited that Kelley has asked me to be a part of this awesome series! I love handmade gifts, both the giving and receiving of. Today I’m going to show you an easy gift idea that’s perfect for the neighbors, coworkers, teachers or as a hostess gift for all of those Christmas parties we’ve been invited to!
 
 
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix. Simple, fun and under $10. Sounds like a winner to me! I started this project with a hot cocoa mix recipe from allrecipes but, let me be honest, it wasn’t good. So, I added, tweaked and changed until I got the right combo of ingredients. I’m not even going to point you to the original recipe since I just called it bad not good. 

Here’s what I came up with:
3 C powdered milk
1- 5oz package of cook & serve chocolate pudding (NOT instant)
1 C of powdered chocolate drink mix
1/4 C powdered, non-dairy creamer
3/4 C powdered sugar
1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 C powdered candy canes*
First, let’s talk about those *powdered candy canes. I simply unwrapped about 8 candy canes and threw them into my food processor. I hit the grind button and let my little processor take care of business. In the end I was left with a coarse powder, which I added to my cocoa mix.

coarse candy cane powder

 

The rest of the ingredients went into my blender for mixing. I used the blender to help break up any clumps. Believe me, you don’t want your gift recipient to get a clump of powdered milk in their cup. Yuck! 
This recipe yields about 6 cups of mix, which I placed in 3 small jars and 1 large jar (filled half way). Because the peppermint powder is coarser than the other powders, it’s important to shake the jar before each use to remix the contents! To make the hot cocoa, add 1/4 C of mix with 1 C hot water. 
 

I added some yarn and twine to my jars plus a cute tag. I also included marshmallows in ziplock bags. The large jar got the marshmallows tucked inside the jar with the mix and the small jars will be given with the marshmallows on the side.

 

 
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix + free printable

Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix + free printable

Ingredients

  • 3 C powdered milk
  • 1- 5oz package of cook & serve chocolate pudding (NOT instant)
  • 1 C of powdered chocolate drink mix
  • 1/4 C powdered, non-dairy creamer
  • 3/4 C powdered sugar
  • 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 C powdered candy canes (see notes), about 8 regular sized candy canes

Instructions

  • Unwrap about 8 candy canes and toss them into the food processor.
  • Mix together with the rest of the hot cocoa ingredients.
  • Place into jars.
  • Shake before using.
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    To make the hot cocoa, add 1/4 C of mix with 1 C hot water. 

     

     
    Each jar has two tags, one with a cute message and one with the instructions. I’m even sharing these tags with you!  Enter your email below and I will send them right over to you!  Happy holidays yall!
     

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    Comments

    2. Brandy says

      I absolutely love those labels & the idea of candy cane hot cocoa. I have given our neighbors hot cocoa mix for Christmas for about 4 years (but not fancy with candy canes). Just last year one of the moms asked me where I buy the chocolate marshmellows because her kids love them & she has looked for them since the first year I gave them hot cocoa. I laughed because they are normal marshmellows that get covered in cocoa powder when in the mix.

      Thanks for sharing your recipe. 

      Reply

    8. Lisa says

      Love these gifts under $10! I made homemade hot cocoa jars this week, it's my first time making these and I love the way they turned out! Think I will make them every year 🙂 Thanks for sharing so many good ideas.

      Reply

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