COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS - Hot Cocoa in a Jar

I have a thing for cocoa! M and I like to sit together late at night after the kids are in bed and drink cocoa and just relax.

Here is a way to share a love for cocoa, and a recipe on how to make your own.

All over the jar are rub ons (I got at Michaels last year) and they just add a little shimmer to the jar.

From familyfun.com:

BEST HOT COCOA MIX

Ingredients
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered nondairy creamer
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions

Measure all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk them until they are evenly blended. Store the mix in a tightly covered container at room temperature until you're ready to package it. Makes about 4 cups of mix. Spoon 3-4 teaspoons full into a mug of warm water, mix and top with whipped cream! Enjoy!

I covered the tag with fabric (one side paper) that matched the lid cover. The big bow on the back side holds the tag in place. Such an easy project! Keep nice and warm!!!

Stamps: Christmas Swirls (Skipping Stones Design) Ink: Ultimate Metallic - Gold (Tsuineko) Accessories: Dark Chocolate Swiss Dot Satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink), Sheer Creations Gold Organdy ribbon (Michaels Stores Inc.), EZ Rub On Transfers (Royal & Langnickel), Chocolate Chip Marker (SU!), sewing machine (Singer), white thread (Sulky)

Comments

julie said…

Thank you for sharing such a great idea. We've had heavy snowfall here in England, so this will be perfect to give neighbours and friends. Hope you have a merry Christmas. Julie :)

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