Best 8 Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Gift In A Jar Recipes

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The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and the perfect time to indulge in sweet treats like candy canes and hot cocoa. If you're looking for a delightful and unique way to celebrate the festive spirit, consider creating candy cane hot cocoa gifts in a jar. This creative gift idea allows you to package all the ingredients necessary to make a delicious and warming cup of candy cane hot cocoa, making it the perfect present for friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers. Read on to discover the best recipe for making these enchanting and thoughtful gifts that are sure to bring holiday cheer to those you love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX



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This is a cute little stocking stuffer - fill jars with the Candy Cane Hot Cocoa mix and decorate with some fabric and garnish with a candy cane.

Provided by DebS 2

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 3 pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 candy canes
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups non-dairy powdered coffee creamer
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Crush Candy Canes (add a little powdered sugar if you are crushing them in a food processor).
  • Combine crushed candy canes, sugar, creamer and cocoa and mix well.
  • Place in jars.
  • Add 1/4 cup mix to a mug of hot water.
  • Enjoy!

CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX - GIFT



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This is an AWESOME gift for anyone at Christmas time. You can package it in single serving bags and give away with a pretty mug or in a large pretty jar fit for a family. This has been a hit anytime I've given it away as a gift!

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup powdered milk
1 cup sugar, superfine
1 cup cocoa powder, special dark variety
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips, miniature semi sweet
1/2 cup candy cane, crushed

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in a pretty glass quart container or any other packaging of your choice.
  • Decorate the container with a tag, ribbon, and any other wrapping desired.
  • On the directions tag write, "Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the mix into your cup and add boiling water. Stir well and add milk if desired".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 141.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 14.8, Protein 2.7

HOT COCOA GIFT JAR RECIPE



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Who doesn't love hot chocolate? That makes this one of the best homemade holiday gift ideas!

Provided by LittleCooksReadingBooks.com

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup instant dried milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips)
48 mini marshmallows
1/4 cup crushed candy canes (optional)
You'll also need four 4-ounce mason jars with lids

Steps:

  • In each four 4-ounce mason jar, layer in ingredients in this order:
  • 2. Place lid on mason jar and seal. Add handmade label hot cocoa in a jar tag:
  • Hot Cocoa: Pour mix from this jar into a mug. Add 1 cup of boiling water. Mix and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 2 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 255 grams sodium, Sugar 82 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

CANDY CANE COCOA



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The rich flavor of chocolate combines so well with peppermint. This is the perfect drink to sip while trimming the tree.

Provided by Althea

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups milk
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
1 cup whipped cream
4 small peppermint candy canes

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 58.3 g

HOMEMADE CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX



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Dark AND white chocolates plus crushed candy canes make this a decadent, festive hot cocoa mix. Gift a jar with a big bundle of candy canes and maybe even a bottle of peppermint schnapps or Bailey's Irish cream. 'Tis the season!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups Dutch process cocoa powder
3 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 3.5-ounce dark chocolate bars (I use Lindt 90% cacao midnight dark chocolate)
4 3.5 ounce white chocolate bars (I used Lindt white chocolate bars)
15-20 candy canes

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate bars in the freezer for about 10 minutes. This will help you grind them in the food processor without the chocolate melting.
  • In a very large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt.
  • Break the dark chocolate and white chocolate bars into the food processor and pulse until the chocolate is ground into small crumb-size bits. Add to the cocoa powder mixture.
  • Break the candy canes into pieces and add to the food processor. Pulse until they are ground. Add to the cocoa powder mixture and chocolate.
  • Stir everything together, then add to the food processor in batches and grind until the mixture is a fine powder consistency.
  • Add to mason jars and gift away!
  • To make the cocoa, add two heaping tablespoons cocoa mix to one cup (8 ounces) warm milk and add a candy cane stir stick.

CANDY CANE HOT COCOA MIX



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We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared-friends will return the jars for refills! -Sara Tatham, Plymouth, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings (6-2/3 cups hot cocoa mix).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/3 cups instant chocolate drink mix
1-1/3 cups chocolate malted milk powder
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons powdered nondairy creamer
3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup crushed candy canes (about 40 mini candy canes)
EACH SERVING:
3/4 cup hot water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix chocolate drink mix, malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and creamer., In each of four 1-pint canning jars, layer 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup chocolate mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar mixture, 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 cup candy canes, pouring ingredients through a large funnel or a waxed-paper cone. Press candy canes down to fit if needed., Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 2 months (mixture will settle). To use, transfer contents of jar to a covered container; mix well., To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup combined mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup hot water until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR



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We take this to Holiday parties and on camping trips. Dress up the jar, and it makes a great Holiday gift.

Provided by Traci (TJ)

Categories     Drinks     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ½ cups powdered milk
1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix
½ cup powdered non-dairy creamer
½ cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine powdered milk, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate drink mix powder, creamer, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Divide the mixture between two 1 quart jars. Seal, and decorate as desired. These can be stored in a dry area for up to 3 months.
  • Attach a tag with the following instructions: Hot Cocoa: Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in 1 cup boiling water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

CANDY-CANE HOT COCOA



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Dress your hot cocoa up in something festive, like candy canes perhaps! Heat a pan of milk with chopped white chocolate and a bit of peppermint extract. Whisk it until it's thick and frothy, then top with a dollop of whipped cream and a candy-cane garnish-we hear that's customary at the North Pole.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

32 ounces whole milk or oat milk
6 ounces white chocolate, chopped (1/4 cup)
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Unsweetened whipped cream and candy canes or peppermint sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat milk and white chocolate in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until very hot, thick, and frothy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; whisk in peppermint extract. Transfer to cups or mugs, dollop with whipped cream, and serve with candy canes (the candy serves as a stirring stick and also slowly dissolves into the hot cocoa, adding more peppermint flavor as you sip and repeat).

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality drinking chocolate or cocoa powder for the best flavor.
  • Add a candy cane or two to the jar for a festive touch.
  • Include a handwritten note or gift tag with instructions on how to make the hot cocoa.
  • Use a festive jar or container to package the hot cocoa mix.
  • Seal the jar tightly to keep the cocoa mix fresh.
  • Store the jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Conclusion:

Candy cane hot cocoa in a jar is a delicious and easy-to-make gift that is perfect for the holiday season. It is a thoughtful and inexpensive gift that is sure to be appreciated by friends and family. With a little creativity, you can customize the jar to make it unique and special.

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