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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
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!
Clear Ornaments That Hold Hot Cocoa
To make hot cocoa ornaments, you will need the following materials:
Clear plastic ornaments with removable tops (found at any craft store during the holidays!). We used a jumbo size plastic ornament just for fun:)
Additionally, you will need a funnel, hot cocoa powder, and mini marshmallows. For decoration, consider visiting your local craft store. This is the most creative part of all and allows the ornaments to transform from looking plain to absolutely stunning. Plus, it’s so easy to do! Consider purchasing size appropriate ribbon, string, greenery, miniature ornaments, etc. as embellishments. Having a glue gun on hand to ensure the embellishments stay in place is also very handy, but not required, especially if kids are creating them:)
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To use the hot chocolate inside the ornament, simply remove the lid, pour the desired amount into a mug, add hot water (or milk) and put the mini marshmallows on top! Consider adding in 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:)
How to Make a Chocolate in an Ornament
Ornament filled with Hot Chocolate

You Will Need
- Clear plastic ornaments with removable tops (found at any craft store during the holidays!). We used a jumbo size plastic ornament just for fun:)
- Funnel
- Hot cocoa powder
- Mini marshmallows
- Ribbon, string, greenery, miniature ornaments, etc. for embellishment (glue gun optional).
Directions
- Remove the top off 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 powder 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.
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!
Just a fyi…. I think you left out the NOT in your disclaimer… They are NOT safe for consuming hot beverages? Right?
Ha! Of all words to accidentally leave out…. LOL! Thank you for letting me know:) I’ve updated it now.
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!
What is your recipe for your hot chocolate?
Don’t leave us hanging Deebi! Please share yes ur special hot choc recipe!