I’m sure you finished your shopping weeks ago.
And your aren’t frazzled.
Your gifts are probably all wrapped.
And you may even have a turkey thawing already in your refrigerator.
You probably have your Christmas dinner menu all planned out.
You’re so organized like that, I really am aspiring to have my stuff together
one of these years…but in the meantime…
You and I might see each other on Christmas Eve with grocery carts full,
squealing around the corners of each aisle like the grand prize depends
on how fast we get to the checkout.
Our cars are full of half filled out cards, empty Starbucks cups, and enough bows
and tape to last a lifetime.
And the drive home involves a little (ok A LOT) of talking to yourself and singing loudly
to your favorite Christmas songs, knowing they won’t be playing on the radio much longer.
Because Christmas friends, is just about here.
And I LOVE every hectic, late night, sugar and flour covered kitchen moment of it!
So, just in case you need a few last minute gifts, or something for that special hostess
this is what we whip up every year. Don’t forget to make a couple jars for yourself
too…
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix
makes 3 quart size mason jars
makes 3 quart size mason jars
3 cups of powdered milk
3 cups of granulated sugar
3 cups of unsweetened baking cocoa
dash of salt
3 cups of mini marshmallows
12-16 can canes
1 cup of chocolate chips
I used three wide mouth mason jars for this project, and the recipe fit perfectly. Begin
by combining the powdered milk, sugar, baking cocoa and salt in a large bowl and using
a small measuring cup or funnel to distribute the mixture evenly between the three jars.
Wipe the insides of the jars carefully to remove the cocoa mix from the sides, this will
keep your layers looking good from the outside. Next add a 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows
to each jar. Follow with a layer of chocolate chips (1/3 cup each jar) then 1/3 of the crushed
candy canes per jar, and top of with remaining marshmallows.
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candy canes per jar, and top of with remaining marshmallows.
We had a small gift exchange recently and I shared a few of these with family, they were a
hit. I use a fine tip sharpie to write the instructions on the bottom of each jar, and decorate
with a bit of ribbon or twine around the neck of the jar. To make one cup of hot cocoa mix
add 1/4 to 1/3 dry mix to a cup of hot water. Stir and enjoy!!
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I do need a neighbor gift STAT and this will be perfect! Merry Christmas Tanya!
This would make such a wonderful gift!
This is not only pretty, it it sounds delicious! Great idea!
xo
Sheila
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