🎁 Easy DIY Holiday Gift: Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Mix

Looking for a simple, heartfelt holiday gift you can make in just a few minutes? Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Mix is a classic, crowd-pleasing project that’s perfect for teachers, neighbors, coworkers, Secret Santa exchanges, or that last-minute “I need a gift… today!” moment.

Best of all, we carry the mason jars you need right here at Pettigrew Feed & Hardware, so you can grab your supplies locally and support a small business while you’re at it. Click Here to see our regular jars and Click Here to see wide mouth jars.

Why Mason Jar Gifts Are Perfect for the Holidays

Mason jar gifts have exploded in popularity over the last few years — and for good reason. They’re affordable, customizable, and look beautifully festive with just a bit of ribbon or a handwritten tag. Plus, the ingredients last a long time, so you can make your gifts ahead of time without any stress.

This DIY cocoa jar is simple enough for kids to help with and classy enough to give to adults. And with those layers of cocoa mix, peppermint, and chocolate chips, it looks just as good as it tastes!

What You’ll Need

Everything fits inside one 1-quart mason jar (which we stock in-store):

• 1 cup hot cocoa mix

• ½ cup mini marshmallows

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

• ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

• Optional extras:

  • Holiday ribbon

  • Gift tag

  • Small wooden spoon to tie to the jar

How to Assemble Your Hot Cocoa Jar

This project takes about 10 minutes and requires zero cooking. Just layer the ingredients, seal, and decorate!

1. Pour 1 cup of hot cocoa mix into the bottom of your mason jar.

2. Add a layer of mini chocolate chips.

3. Add a layer of crushed peppermint (or candy cane pieces).

4. Top with a fluffy layer of mini marshmallows.

5. Seal the jar tightly.

6. Tie a festive ribbon around the lid and add a gift tag for a personal touch.

Tip: The cleaner your layers, the prettier the final result — so pour ingredients in slowly for crisp lines.

Gift Tag Instructions (Copy & Print!)

Feel free to copy/paste this message onto a tag:

“Mix 3–4 tablespoons of cocoa mix with 1 cup of hot milk or water. Stir well and enjoy!”

Make a Few, Give a Few

One of the best parts of this project is how scalable it is. Whether you want to make a single thoughtful gift or assemble a whole batch for friends, teachers, or coworkers, these jars come together quickly and look fantastic lined up on a counter.

Stop by Pettigrew Feed & Hardware in Edinburg, OH to pick up your mason jars and any other supplies you need—and have a warm, cozy holiday season!

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