Happy Monday everyone! We got our first snow storm this weekend and although it wasn’t too bad, it was enough to remind me that winter is here! Which means it’s the perfect time for hot chocolate. And I’m here to share a delicious and super easy homemade hot chocolate recipe – along with some FREE instruction labels to add to your creation. It’s easy to make and you can mix a big batch to last you through these endless winter days.
I tried a few different combinations and this one was the best. All you need to do is grab the ingredients and a few cute mason jars, or a larger jar for a bigger batch, and you’re all set to create!
After you mix your ingredients, fill your jar(s) and top it off with a few extra chocolate chips. Add a pretty bow and the free instruction labels.
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Then print the labels onto card stock, cut them out, punch a hole in the top, and tie them with ribbon, string or baker’s twine.
If you make a big batch, simply attach the larger label to your container and set up your own hot cocoa bar. I set up one around Christmas time and is been a huge hit with visitors and my kids! Here are some additional items you could include in your hot cocoa bar:
- candy cane stirrers
- cinnamon sticks
- mini marshmallows
- for an adult hot cocoa bar, add liquor such as Kahlua, Godvia Chocolate Liquor, Rum Chata, Irish Cream, and Frangelico
- mugs, spoons and plates
- holiday decorations
- tray and coasters
I hope you enjoyed this recipe and maybe make a batch to help get you through these cold winter days!
This would be awesome for Valentine’s Day giving too! Yummy! Thanks for sharing it at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. See you again soon.
You’re right – great idea!!
I love hot cocoa all year round. I’ve heard of the idea for a hot cocoa bar before. But, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen one. Yours looks so cute! I’m going to have to make one the next time I have a get together. I like to make my own mix too and I never thought of adding powdered creamer before. Your giant jar with the label looks so perfect! I need to find a mason jar big enough to hold all of my cocoa. It just looks so much cuter that way.
I found that jar at AC Moore – love it!! And have already been through a few batches of the hot cocoa! Enjoy!
Super cute Lori! Thanks for sharing at The Creative Circle. I could totally go for some hot chocolate this weekend. 🙂
Thanks Kathryn! We went through another batch this weekend!!