Hot Cocoa in a Jar Recipe
If you want to make a dry hot cocoa mix to put into a jar this recipe has been tried, tested, and approved.
My kids, many of their friends, and I, myself all love it.
I was actually surprised that so many kids who have tried it like it so much because it is not as sweet as many store-bought hot cocoa mixes.
I prefer it not-as-sweet especially because I love adding marshmallows and marshmallows automatically kick up the sweet meter.
However, you can substitute some milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet chips instead of the dark/bitter-sweet chips this recipe calls for if you want to make the hot cocoa a little sweeter.
I’d recommend trying it as written first and then going from there.
Supply list for this Hot Cocoa in a Jar Recipe
Food scale and/or measuring cups and spoons
Ribbon Member’s Mark 2.5″ wide
FREE Printable Single here and Multiple on one sheet here
clothespin medium-sized natural
popsicle stick or something to hold the ribbon down with when you hot glue it on
Ingredients for this Hot Cocoa in a Jar Recipe
Dry Hot Cocoa Mix This makes two 16 oz Mason jars about 3/4 full or 268g per jar.
If you pack the jars with some Hershey’s peppermints as I did in this peppermint hot cocoa in a jar here, you could likely fill 3 Mason Jars about 1/2 way full with this recipe.
1 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder or for more precise measurements 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 bag of 10 oz bag of dark chocolate chips 60% cocoa bittersweet or weigh out 117g for more precise measurement
2 packages of chocolate instant pudding mix (3.9oz)
1/2 C packed or 100g dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons or 8g salt
Optional Toppings
Add a layer of a few spoonfuls of milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips or 35g chocolate chips
Fill the rest of the jar up with mini marshmallows or 30g mini marshmallows
Add a candy cane to the outside of the jar.
Directions to Attach to the Jar… Free Printable
Heat 1 cup of whole milk and using a fork or small whisk, mix in 2 Tablespoons of hot cocoa mix.
Add chocolate chips and marshmallows if desired.
For a peppermint flavor, stir the hot cocoa with a candy cane until the candy cane has mostly dissolved.
How to Make this Dry Mix Hot Cocoa in a Jar Recipe
Watch the video tutorial, continue reading, and/or print off the recipe below.
1- Decorate the jar with ribbon before beginning if desired. I used Ribbon, hot glue, and a popsicle stick to press it down and prevent it from getting burned.
2- Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir them together well.
3- Divide this mix into two 16 oz Mason jars and fill about 3/4 full.
4- Optional- Use a paper towel to clean up the rim of the glass jar on the inside and then add a few spoonfuls of chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
5- Add marshmallows.
6- Pull the saran wrap taut on the top so that it is clear. Press against the outer rim of the jar to stick it.
7- Tie the ribbon around the rim of the jar.
8- Holding the saran wrap gently rip the excess off. See the video if this is unclear.
9- Attach a candy cane.
10- Print off the printable and attach that as well. I like to use a cute clothespin as I did for this peppermint hot cocoa jar.
Hot Cocoa in a Jar Recipe
A delicious homemade hot cocoa in a jar recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder or for more precise measurements 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 of 10 oz bag of dark chocolate chips 60% cocoa or 117g for more precise measurement
- 2 packages of chocolate instant pudding mix (3.9oz)
- 1/2 C packed or 100g dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons or 8g salt
- Optional Toppings
- A few spoonfuls or 35g of milk chocolate chips per jar
- 1/2 C mini marshmallows or 30g per jar
- 1 candy cane per jar
- Base
- milk (whole tastes best)
Instructions
Add all of the dry mix ingredients into a bowl and stir them together well.
Divide this mix into two 16 oz Mason jars and fill to about 3/4 full.
Add a few spoonfuls of chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet) to each jar.
Add marshmallows to each jar.
Mix 2 Tablespoons of mix with 1 Cup hot water. Use a fork or whisk to get it mixed well. Add desired toppings. For a peppermint taste stir it with the candy cane.
Notes
Decorate the jar with ribbon before beginning if desired. I used Ribbon, hot glue, and a popsicle stick to press it down and prevent it from getting burned.
Pull the saran wrap taut on the top so that it is clear. Press against the outer rim of the jar to stick it.
Tie the ribbon around the rim of the jar.
Holding the saran wrap gently rip the excess off. See the video if this is unclear.
Attach a candy cane.
Attach printable available for free at Livelikeyouarerich.com./hot-cocoa-in-a-jar-recipe that includes directions for this hot cocoa mix.
Enjoy this Hot Cocoa in a Jar Recipe Plus a Free Printable or gift them to neighbors, friends, teachers, and/or family.
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