This cute DIY Hot Chocolate Gift basket is a thoughtful gift for friends, neighbors or teachers. It’s also an inexpensive gift basket to make. Add in a homemade chocolate spoons to make it even more personalized!
When the weather gets cold I like to drink a warm beverage. Hot chocolate is one of my favorite warm drinks to have and serve to guests.
I picture myself with a mug filled with hot cocoa and marshmallows, music is playing in the background.
“Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful and since we’ve no place to go let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!”
Doesn’t that sound cozy and warm?!
I thought a hot chocolate gift basket would be perfect to share with friends and neighbors this Christmas. How cute is this sleigh basket!? I purchased the sleigh from Target’s Dollar Spot last Christmas season.
For more budget friendly gift ideas check out my blogging friends posts. We teamed up to bring you some fun and frugal gift ideas this week!
April from Love Our Real Life
Morgan from My Pear Tree Home
Hot Chocolate Gift Basket
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This basket is filled with everything a person needs to have a yummy cup of hot cocoa.
STEP 1 // A cup of cocoa wouldn’t be complete without marshmallows. I found the glass jar at Dollar Tree and knew it would be perfect for the marshmallows. I also picked up a gold glass writing pen from Dollar Tree so I could label the jar. The pen is washable so the recipient can wash and reuse the jar!
STEP 2 // Next I added a cute Christmas mug. This mug was found at my local Marshall’s store. They have such a great selection of mugs to choose from. You are sure to find just the right mug for your gift basket.
STEP 3 // Lastly I wanted to add some personal touches and fun extras to the Hot Chocolate Gift Basket.
I placed a few peppermint candy canes into the mug along with the hot chocolate packets. Next I tucked a homemade wood slice ornament beside the mug. You can make your own ornaments by following the tutorial here.
For extra chocolaty sweetness I made some chocolate spoons for stirring and placed several into the gift basket.
Jump to RecipeScroll to the bottom of this post for instructions on making your own chocolate covered spoons!
Add a cute gift tag to the basket and it’s ready for gifting! You can print your gift tags by entering your email in the box below.
The gift tags sayings are:
- “Warmest Wishes” From,
- “Baby It’s Cold Outside”
- “Enjoy a cup of Cheer!”
You can be creative with your hot chocolate gift basket, but if you need some ideas to get you started continue reading.
What To Put In A Hot Chocolate Gift Basket?
- Hot Chocolate Mix
- Mug or Hot Cups
- Candy Canes
- Chocolates
- Marshmallows
- Andes Mints
- M&M’s
- Mini Flavor Mix Ins
- Chocolate covered spoons (see recipe below)
- Ornament
I hope you have fun creating a personalized hot chocolate gift basket to give to a friend or neighbor this Christmas!
DIY Chocolate Covered Spoons
Add a special touch to your hot chocolate gift basket by making chocolate covered spoons. These spoons are quick and easy to make.
They will add more flavor to the hot chocolate and more pizzazz to your gift basket!
Supplies
- Plastic spoons
- Parchment paper
- Dark Chocolate chips
- Christmas sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint
- Plastic wrap
- Ribbon
How To Make Chocolate Covered Spoons
Place 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave for 45 seconds at high power.
Stir.
Continue in 30 second intervals at 50% power until chocolate chips are fully melted.
Pour melted chocolate onto plastic spoon.
Add crushed peppermints or sprinkles to each spoon.
Let cool and harden.
Cover spoons with plastic wrap.
Tie ribbon around the spoon.
DIY Chocolate Covered Spoons
Make these easy chocolate covered spoons to dress up your hot chocolate or coffee!
Ingredients
- 1 box plastic spoons
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- sprinkles and peppermint pieces
- 1 box plastic wrap
Instructions
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Place 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.
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Microwave for 45 seconds at high power.
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Stir.
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Continue in 30 second intervals at 50% power until chocolate chips are fully melted.
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Pour melted chocolate onto plastic spoon.
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Add crushed peppermints or sprinkles to each spoon.
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Let cool and harden.
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Cover spoons with plastic wrap.
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Tie ribbon around the spoon.
These chocolate spoons are the perfect addition to a cup of hot chocolate and your hot cocoa gift basket!
For more budget friendly gift ideas be sure to check out these posts from my blogging friends!
- April from Love Our Real Life– Teen Gift Guide for Boys and Girls
- Morgan from My Pear Tree Home– Card Games for Families: Christmas Gift Guide
