Dove® Hot Cocoa Jars

 

Had so much fun making these homemade holiday treats & decorations!

Yield: makes 3 cups of hot cocoa

 

Things you'll need

Ingredients
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 9 crushed peppermint candies
  • 6 DOVE® Promises
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 3 cups milk or almond milk
Equipment
  • 12 ounce mason jar
  • Gift tag
  • Twine
  • Pen or marker
  • Saucepan

Let's get started!

  1. In a 12 ounce mason jar, spoon the unsweetened cocoa powder.
  2. Carefully spread the sugar evenly on top.
  3. Place 5 DOVE® Promises on the sides of the jar and one in the center.
  4. Add the mini marshmallows.
  5. Optional: Tie a gift tag around the mason jar with string or ribbon.

Prepare the hot cocoa!

  1. Pour the contents of the jar in a bowl and unwrap the DOVE® Promises.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk for about 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.
  3. Add DOVE® Promises to the milk and stir constantly with a spatula until melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the cocoa, sugar and peppermint and stir until smooth.
  5. Pour into a mug and top with mini marshmallows.

 

 

 

Written By Rosanna Pansino