Our family gets together often during the holidays and we all end up drinking coffee or hot cocoa after dinner. I don’t need to add another item to my to-do list, so I combine the ingredients for Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix at the beginning of the holidays. That way, if the kids happen to drop by (love when they do that) or if I’m planning a family get-together, the hot cocoa mix is ready to go.

Before we take a closer look at my hot cocoa bar, welcome to day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

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When I don’t have disposable cups on hand, I pull out the mismatched holiday mugs. That way, everyone gets to choose their favorite.

If you have a tray handy, it’s perfect for keeping ingredients together for the hot cocoa bar.

Helpful Hint: If you have a theme going, wrap the outside of your tray with coordinating holiday wrapping paper. Once the party is over, remove the paper and you’re good to go.

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Measure out the creamer, powdered sugar, cocoa, marshmallows and semi-sweet mini chocolate chips.

Combine together and store in an airtight jar.

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Ingredients

2 cups powdered non-dairy coffee creamer
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
To make one cup hot cocoa, add 1/3 cup Hot Cocoa Mix to a mug. Add 2/3 cup boiling water and stir well.

Chocolate Marshmallow Peppermint Stir Sticks

These stir sticks will add another level of flavor to your hot cocoa and they are so easy to make. You’ll need:

Candiquik
Marshmallows
Peppermint Sticks
Sprinkles (optional)

Melt the Candiquik according to the directions on the package. Insert the peppermint sticks into the marshmallows. Dip the marshmallows halfway into the melted chocolate. Add sprinkles if desired. Let harden on parchment paper.

Hot Cocoa Bar and Gift Tag Free Printables

If you need a few homemade gift ideas, make up a few batches of Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix. Place the mix in a small clear bag, drop it into a pretty holiday mug. Add this free printable directions card and a couple of peppermint stir sticks (wrapped in cellophane) and you’re good to go.