DIY Hot Chocolate Mixes

By sandiB2010

Customize it with peanut butter chips for your peanut butter lover, add a crushed candy cane for peppermint hot cocoa, or a dash of cinnamon and cayenne for Mexican flavor. I bet espresso powder would be delicious if you wanted to go the mocha route. Just don’t forget to include the instructions after layering all your treats!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa
• 1/8 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Marshmallows to fill the jar
• 1 cinnamon stick

Preparation

Step 1

Using a jar with a sealing lid (I used these small 5 oz spice jars), layer cocoa followed by a layer of white sugar. I used a spoon to drop everything in slowly so I wouldn’t mess up the layers.

Top those layers with the chocolate chips, and add mini or normal sized marshmallows to fill the jar. I was able to fit one full sized marshmallow. Seal the jar and tie a cinnamon stick to the outside with ribbon or twine.

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 combined and hot and ladle into mugs. Top with marshmallows and enjoy!