12 Days of DIY Gifts in a Jar: Hot Cocoa Mason Jar Gift

For many of us, the holiday season brings cold and even snowy weather. Coats, hats, scarves, and gloves come out of closets in an attempt to ward off the chill. This year, warm someone’s heart and body with DIY gifts in a jar like this Mason jar recipe for hot cocoa. DIY gifts in a jar like this one are perfect for anyone from teachers to friends, and the fact that you took the time to make a gift instead of simply heading to the store is sure to touch anyone’s heart.

This year Freebie Finding Mom is providing a sack full of DIY gifts in a jar to help inspire you to have a frugal, fun, heartfelt, and homemade holiday. Mason jar recipes like those provided by Freebie Finding Mom allow even the most DIY-challenged individual to get crafty this Christmas.

INGREDIENTS

2 C. powdered milk
1 C. cocoa powder
2 C. powdered sugar
1 C. powdered coffee creamer (regular flavor)
1 tsp. of cornstarch (optional – this prevents clumping)
Marshmallows (optional)

Other Materials –
16 oz. Mason jar
Twine or ribbon
DIY gifts in a jar: Hot cocoa gift tag
Tablespoon (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1.) Add powdered milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and powdered creamer to a large bowl and mix together.

2.) Pour mix into the Mason jar.

3.) Add marshmallows on top (this is optional).

4.) Print the gift tag here and attach it and the tablespoon (if desired) to the top portion of the Mason jar with twine or ribbon.

DIY gifts in a jar are perfect for anyone on a budget or in need of a last minute gift. Trust me, shopping for ingredients for Mason jar recipes the week of Christmas is a heck of a lot easier than fighting crowds for a “real” present. Keep DIY gifts in a jar on your list for anyone you think deserves a little something special this year.

For more DIY gifts in a jar follow Freebie Finding Mom’s Mason Jar Recipes and Crafts Pinterest board and check out 25 other holiday DIY gifts in a jar and 25 Mason Jar Cookie Recipes.