If you need a super EASY gift for teachers, friends, neighbors etc. The Hot Cocoa in a bag is for you. It does require one hardship though, going to the supermarket at a very busy time of year. So here is the tutorial for you...
Materials Needed:
- Frosting Piping Bags 12in (12 to a package) Wilton found at JoAnn Fabrics
- Holiday Twist Ties (Found in Candy Making Section)
- Mini Marshmallows One Bag (makes 12 bags)
- Mini Chocolate Chips (Bulk Section of your supermarket) 6 large scoops
- Spice Drops 12 in Green and Red or whatever color you wish (one scoop in bulk section)
- Large Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Container in the Hot Cocoa isle of your supermarket
- To & From Label stickers (optional)
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| First take the piping bag and fold it over about 3-4 inches. This helps prevent hot cocoa dust to get on your marshmallows. |
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| Put a 1/2 cup of hot cocoa mix in the bag. Plus a bit extra if you wish. I actually did two 1/4 c. plus a little. It doesn't have to be perfect. |
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| Add approximately 1/4 c. of chips. Or more, just for fun. |
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| Add a generous amount of mini marshmallows 1/2 cup. |
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| Add a green, red, or whatever color gum drop on the top (just for fun and color). Give it a good twist, your marshmallows will smoosh a bit but that is ok. Some of the Internet instructions call for a clear rubber band, I just used twist ties on mine and they were fine. Add your twist tie and you are DONE!!! You can add stickers or To:/From: labels if you like. |
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Reindeer Girl :-). She will take these to school to give out to the principal, VP, secretaries, special area teachers and so on. I like this whole idea because it helps to teach my 6 year old how to give. I hope to raise a child whom is both a good giver and receiver!
Our final stash looked like this. And yes she did have to take them ALL to school and pass all of them out! |
