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Ultimate Hot Chocolate Gifts

December 18, 2015 By All That I'm Eating 11 Comments

I love a good hot chocolate; not too sweet, not too bitter but full of chocolate flavour and I have been working on perfecting my recipe for the ultimate hot chocolate. This recipe is too good not to share, and what nicer way to share it than making some (ever so pretty) make-your-own hot chocolate gifts. You need only four ingredients, a few empty jars, some string, paper and your very neatest handwriting. A word of warning: make sure you make enough to keep one for yourself.

Assembling the hot chocolate gifts in jarsBelow are the amounts to make enough mixture for one person so double, triple, quadruple and all sorts depending on who you are making for.

You will need (per person):

  • 1 tsp sugar – use golden caster sugar for a lovely caramely flavour
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp malted milk drink (Horlicks or similar)
  • 2 tsp dark chocolate, chopped

Make up the jars however you like along with instructions for how much milk to add. For each person to make an average mug you need to add 150ml milk and the hot chocolate mix to a saucepan. Whisk and gently heat it all through until smooth and warm.

The jar below contains enough mixture for two people so I gave it to my parents to enjoy in a moment of calm before Christmas.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Gift - ready to mixI love giving something homemade as a gift and this one requires absolutely no artistic skills whatsoever. Fine by me, I am somewhat lacking in the dexterous department. They take barely any time to make either so these are ideal as last minute gift ideas. With this hot chocolate mix I can safely stop looking to improve on my recipe; this is my absolute ultimate hot chocolate so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Christmas, December, Drinks, Occasions, Pudding, Recipes By Month, Seasons, Winter Tagged With: Chocolate, christmas, recipe

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Comments

  1. Avatarangiesrecipes says

    December 18, 2015 at 15:09

    A sweet and perfect holiday gift! I would love it too.

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  2. AvatarKavita says

    December 18, 2015 at 20:32

    Love these, seen many similar but this recipe appeals more, and love the way it’s layered in the jar.

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  3. AvatarAlida says

    December 18, 2015 at 21:43

    I’d love to receive a gift like that! Homemade gift are trendy now. To me they mean much more than anything bought in a shop. Love the way you have presented it!

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  4. AvatarTandy | Lavender and Lime says

    December 20, 2015 at 08:12

    What a stunning gift, and something nice to travel with as well 🙂

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  5. Avatarhaddock54 says

    December 20, 2015 at 09:23

    Same here – not too sweet, not too bitter.

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  6. AvatarBeth says

    December 21, 2015 at 13:33

    What a lovely gift idea!
    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and happy holidays.

    Reply
  7. AvatarMonica says

    December 21, 2015 at 16:26

    I also love making/giving homemade gifts. These are perfect, love the Horlicks addition (my husband would love that, too!). Merry Christmas!

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  8. AvatarJohn/Kitchen Riffs says

    December 23, 2015 at 17:28

    What a fun idea for a gift? Who wouldn’t want this? Happy Holidays, and see you next year!

    Reply
  9. AvatarEmma - Bake Then Eat says

    December 26, 2015 at 14:54

    I would never be able to part with it I love hot chocolate 😀

    Reply
  10. AvatarLiz says

    December 9, 2018 at 12:13

    I’m always looking for new inspiration for holiday gifts for my friends and neighbors! Being the food blogger in my group of friends, they all expect something homemade and wonderful. This hot chocolate looks perfect!

    Reply
    • All That I'm EatingAll That I'm Eating says

      December 31, 2018 at 09:01

      Thanks Liz, they’re so easy to make and you can customise them to taste easily too!

      Reply

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