Ornament filled with Hot Chocolate

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Published: Nov 08, 2017

Updated: Oct 29, 2024

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Mix hot cocoa in a large plastic ornament then add mini marshmallows on top for a quick and easy DIY Christmas gift. This ornament filled with hot chocolate is fun to make, but even more fun to receive! Isn’t it so festive and pretty? I can’t wait to show you how to make one.

Ornament filled with Hot Chocolate - mix hot cocoa in a large plastic ornament then add mini marshmallows on top for a quick and easy DIY Christmas gift.

Ornament filled with Hot Chocolate

We love creating homemade gifts and DIY ornaments for the holidays. Sometimes we put handmade ornaments on our own tree, and sometimes we give them away as gifts. This jumbo size hot cocoa ornament is large enough for their entire family to enjoy a cup. If you’re looking for a hostess gift, a quick gift for a neighbor, or just a fun DIY gift idea for family friends, this is for you!

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Clear plastic ornament for hot cocoa mix

Supplies:

  1. Clear plastic ornaments with removable tops
  2. funnel
  3. hot cocoa powder
  4. mini marshmallows
  5. ribbon, string, greenery, miniature ornaments, etc.
  6. glue gun
Ornament filled with Hot Chocolate - mix hot cocoa in a large plastic ornament then add mini marshmallows on top for a quick and easy DIY Christmas gift.
Instructions:

To use the hot chocolate inside the ornament, remove the lid, pour the desired amount into a mug, add hot water (or milk), and put the mini marshmallows on top! Consider adding other items like broken pieces of candy canes, sprinkles, or chocolate chips inside the ornament for more fun! This is an inexpensive present made with love.

Please note: the ornaments are not safe to use for consuming hot liquids:)

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Ornament filled with Hot Chocolate

Hot cocoa in a large plastic ornament with marshmallows on top for a quick and easy DIY Christmas gift.

Supplies

  • Clear plastic ornaments with removable tops (found at any craft store during the holidays!). We used a jumbo-size plastic ornament
  • Funnel
  • Hot cocoa powder
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Ribbon, string, greenery, miniature ornaments, etc. for embellishment (glue gun optional)

Instructions 

  • Remove the top of the plastic ornament
  • Place the ornament over a cup or something that can keep it in place as you fill it
  • Put the funnel into the ornament’s open-top
  • Slowly add powdered hot cocoa
  • Fill the rest with mini marshmallows
  • Using twine, string, greenery, or even miniature ornaments, embellish the lid for that extra special touch when gift giving.
Kelly Dixon

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6 Comments

  1. I prefer homemade mix.
    Ingredients

    3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
    3/4 cup white sugar
    1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1/8 teaspoon salt

    Makes about 16 servings.
    Add in your favorite marshmallows!

    I usually make the mix for jar gifts.. but this idea is brilliant, and I am totally adopting it for this year!

  2. Just a fyi…. I think you left out the NOT in your disclaimer… They are NOT safe for consuming hot beverages? Right?

    1. Ha! Of all words to accidentally leave out…. LOL! Thank you for letting me know:) I’ve updated it now.

  3. I made these before with a special hot chocoholic recipe mix! Love, Love, Love! Not just the run of the mill Swiss Miss kind of stuff(yuck!) Great Idea!