Homemade Hot Chocolate gift
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This Reindeer Hot Chocolate Gift is the cutest gift idea for the holiday season. These festive cones are fun to make, simple to assemble, and look adorable with their googly eyes, red pom pom noses, and brown pipe cleaner antlers.
Whether you’re putting together last-minute gifts, hostess gifts, or party favors for a Christmas party, these reindeer hot cocoa bags bring a little holiday cheer to everyone who receives one.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A fun DIY craft that’s budget-friendly and easy to make with supplies from most craft stores
- Creates a perfect edible Christmas craft for kids and adults alike
- Makes a sweet homemade gift for teachers, neighbors, or friends
- Looks festive with the red pom pom, googly eyes, and reindeer antlers made from pipe cleaners
- The hot cocoa mix, mini chocolate chips, and marshmallows make a tasty treat in every cup
- Great party favor for a hot chocolate bar or winter get-together
- Each cone bag adds a touch of extra holiday cheer without spending a lot of money
Ingredients for hot chocolate bags
- Piping bags
- Swiss Miss hot chocolate packets
- Mini chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows
- Red pom poms
- Googly eyes
- Brown pipe cleaners
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Hot glue gun
How to make reindeer hot cocoa cones
Step 1 – Add a packet of Swiss Miss hot cocoa to the bottom of the piping bag.
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Step 2 – Add 1-2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips, followed by about 1/4 cup of miniature marshmallows.
Step 3 Twist the piping bag, and secure with a brown pipe cleaner.. Use a hot glue gun to attach a red pom pom nose and two googly eyes.
Be sure to add a tag that says – to enjoy these, add to 1 1/2 cups hot milk or water.
Tips for the Best Results
- Fill the cone bag neatly, keeping each layer of mini chocolate chips and marshmallows visible for a pretty presentation.
- Use a small rubber band or twist tie at the top of the piping bag before wrapping the brown pipe cleaner to keep the layers secure.
- When twisting the end of the long pipe cleaner into reindeer antlers, make small loops for a fun look.
- Add a fun printable tag with instructions or a short recipe card to make your hot chocolate gifts more personal.
- Use glue dots or a small amount of hot glue to attach the red pom pom nose and googly eyes cleanly.
- If you’re making several, line up the cone bags on a counter so you can easily add the hot cocoa packets, chocolate chips, and marshmallows in assembly-line style.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.
- Try dehydrated marshmallows instead of fresh ones if you want to store them longer.
- Use different sizes of cone bags or a second bag over the first to double-layer and protect the cocoa powder.
FAQs About Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones
Each bag of hot cocoa mix combined with the mini chocolate chips and marshmallows makes one rich serving when mixed with about one and a half cups of hot milk or water.
Yes, you can assemble the cones a week or two before gifting. Just keep them in a cool, dry place so the cocoa powder and marshmallows stay fresh.
Hot glue gives a stronger hold for the googly eyes and red pom pom nose, but adhesive dots or glue dots can work if you prefer a mess-free option.
Yes! Add names, short holiday messages, or attach small candy canes for a personalized touch. It’s a fun way to make each bag unique.
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Reindeer Hot Chocolate Gift Idea
Equipment
- hot glue gun
- 10 Piping bags
- 10 red pom poms
- 20 googly eyes
- 10 brown pipe cleaners
Ingredients
- 10 packets swiss miss hot chocolate
- 1/4 cup p mini chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Add a packet of swiss miss to the bottom of the piping bag.
- Add 1-2 tbsp. mini chocolate chips, followed by about 1/4 cup of miniature marshmallows.
- Twist the piping bag, and secure with a brown pipe cleaner.
- Use a hot glue gun to attach a red pom pom nose and two googly eyes.
Notes
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