Hot Chocolate Ornaments – A Delicious and Beautiful Holiday Gift
I just have to say it…these hot chocolate ornaments are seriously adorable. I LOVE how they have a dual purpose to them- hot cocoa mix plus a fun Christmas tree decoration! They can be adorable on your tree, or make a stellar gift to someone to be able to enjoy a nice steaming hot cup of cocoa. Homemade Christmas gifts are making a big comeback lately, and this is one that everyone will love.
With the holidays literally only weeks away (EEK!), the clock is ticking to think of fun and unique gift ideas for your family and friends. Trust me when I say that these hot cocoa ornaments are certain to be a hit. While they may not ever actually make it on their tree, you can be certain that the ingredients may have found their way into their bellies rather quickly.
Plus, with how simple these ornaments are to make literally anyone can make and gift!
How To Make DIY Hot Chocolate Ornaments
I mentioned the process is extremely simple, and the steps to follow are down below. Before we get to the hot chocolate mixes, don’t forget to print out these tags to hang off the ornament to give them that “extra” wow factor!
Download Your Free Printable Gift Tags Here
In case you wanna see a picture of them, this is what they look like. Adorable, right?!
Besides the tag, it’s really a lot of layers to give it that yummy and adorable look.
And then another layer…
You get the idea, right? See how cute and scrumptious it looks!? Package these up with a ribbon and some peppermint candy canes or your favorite Christmas mug! You can get creative and add sprinkles or change the caramel chip to white chocolate chips. There are no rules here. Make certain that you make a few for your own tree so that you and your family can enjoy them as well! These make perfect gifts for friends, neighbors, coworkers, and teacher gifts!
Hot Chocolate Ornament Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cup salted caramel chips
- 1 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows
- 5 Tbsp red decorating sugar
Supplies:
- 5 clear ball ornament (you can use glass or plastic)
- 1 pc patterned cardstock
- Twine
- Printable gift tags
Instructions
- Mix sugar, cocoa powder, powdered milk, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- Pour ½ cup cocoa mixture into the clear ball ornament using a funnel.
- Pour ¼ cup chocolate chips into the ornament.
- Pour ¼ cup salted caramel chips into the ornament.
- Fill remainder of space in the ornament with mini marshmallows.
- Top with one tablespoon of red decorating sugar.
- Attach top onto the ornament.
- Print gift tags and cut out each tag.
- Cut a piece of patterned cardstock slightly larger than the gift tag and glue the gift tag on top
- Punch a hole in the corner of the gift tag.
- Attach a tag to the top of the ornament using twine.
- Note: Each ornament contains approximately four servings.
Enjoy this holiday season!
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The recipe says ‘makes 4 servings’- how many ounces are those servings. Thought these would be cute to make, but I know I’ll get asked how many ounces of hot water or milk to mix it with. Thanks!