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Hot Chocolate in an ornament comes in two tasty flavors: Peppermint or triple chocolate!

Hot Chocolate Ornaments

Homemade hot cocoa mix paired with mix-ins and then put in cute plastic ornaments for a homemade gift.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 hot cocoa ornaments
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the hot cocoa:

  • 4 c. sugar
  • 2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chopped

For the peppermint hot cocoa:

  • 1 c. peppermint mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 c. crushed peppermints

For the triple chocolate hot cocoa:

  • 1 c. homemade mini marshmallows or store bought
  • 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
  • 12 clear plastic ornaments

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate. Mix well and set aside.
  • Using a funnel, pour 1/2 cup of the cocoa mix into each ornament.
  • For the peppermint hot cocoa, place about 3-4 tablespoons of peppermint marshmallows on top of the hot cocoa mix. Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of crushed peppermints. Put the lid on the ornaments.
  • For the triple chocolate hot cocoa, place 1-2 tablespoons of semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the hot cocoa mix. Then place 3-4 tablespoons of mini marshmallows on top of the chocolate chips. Finally, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips on top of the marshmallows. Put the lid on the ornaments.
  • To finish the ornaments type up a slip of paper saying, "To make the hot cocoa, shake the ornament to combine the ingredients. Pour 3-4 tablespoons of mix and marshmallows into 1 1/2 cups of steamed milk. Stir well and enjoy."
  • Tie the paper onto the ornament with pretty ribbon and give as gifts!

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe