Name: The Hot Chocolate Gift Mug
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 3 tbsp milk chocolate (grated); 1 tbsp dark chocolate (grated)

This Hot Chocolate Gift Mug is perfect for everyone on your list. It’s decadent, indulgent & comes together in minutes, what could be better?!

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servings

1 gift bag

total time

10 mins

great for

gifting

suitable for

GF / vegetarian

Homemade Ideas | Hot Chocolate | Sweet

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Warm Up The Holidays with a Hot Chocolate Gift Mug

Nothing screams the festive season more than snuggling up on the sofa with a blanket and sipping on a steaming cup of hot chocolate.

It’s a seasonal treat best shared, and The Hot Chocolate Gift Mug would make an ideal present for anyone you’d like to share it with!

Let’s be honest, hot chocolate or hot cocoa is a tried and tested firm favourite throughout winter but can feel especially necessary during those long dark December nights.

Whether you’re trying to warm up the family after a day out, or treat yourself following an evening of online Christmas shopping or gift wrapping, hot chocolate is an indulgence that the whole family can enjoy.

Looking for more Christmas food inspiration? Click here to see our other recipes.

Hot chocolate gift mugs from above with labels

That being said, many of us rarely take the time to make a real cup of hot cocoa where shards of creamy, rich chocolate are melted into steaming milk to create a drink so indulgent it can only be paired with this wonderful time of year!

We believe that hot chocolate (and all its trimmings) lends itself beautifully to a gift for a loved one; enter The Hot Chocolate Gift Mug!

The best part about this gift is that not only is it relatively affordable, it’s also easy and extremely thoughtful; a homemade touch is always the most meaningful in our opinion!

This gift is perfect for anyone in your circle who loves a delicious cup of hot chocolate – your Mum, your best friend, your boss and almost anyone in between!

Fabulous as a treat just on its own or we have a whole host of suggestions for ways you can embellish your gift to make it as generous and decadent as you desire.

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what’s in a mug

Hot Chocolate Gift Mug Must-Haves

Hot Chocolate Mix

You can of course buy a ready prepared hot cocoa powder but it’s so easy, not to mention cheaper, to make your own. Check out our quick and easy recipe for Jolly Festive’s Decadent Hot Chocolate Mix below. Just reading it is enough to get you salivating!

A Hot Chocolate Mug

Almost the most important part, second only to the hot chocolate mix itself. We recommend using a large mug so you can fill it with a generous amount of mix, and your loved one will have plenty of space for a lovely big serving with plenty of delicious toppings! Have a look at some of our favourite mugs below:

- Go personalised with this gorgeous enamel mug from Sophia Victoria Joy.
- This fun vibrant mug from Sassy Bloom would make the perfect addition to any little one’s Christmas Eve box.
- Why not treat a couple, perhaps Mum & Dad, with this cheeky mug duo from Harley Dog Designs?

Marshmallows

Store bought marshmallows are an easy way to go and there are so many varieties available, especially at this time of year. Try jumbo, mini or even some festive themed; take a look at these delicious flavours from The Naked Marshmallow Co.

Sprinkles

For that truly luxurious festive hot chocolate, there has to be a light dusting of sprinkles on top. Chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder are the traditional toppings of choice but you could add another nod to the season, with Christmas sprinkles or crushed candy cane instead.

Christmas Tree Decoration

You can never have enough Christmas tree ornaments. Including a small one here adds an additional Christmassy touch to this thoughtful gift.

Recipe card

As a final flourish, attach a decorative recipe card to let your recipient know how to make the perfect cup of hot chocolate! We’ve done the hard word for you so just print out the Jolly Festive recipe card above and cut to size.

Want More?

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