Peppermint Hot Chocolate Neighbor Gift
Give the gift of peppermint hot chocolate this year! Chocolate and peppermint in a festive package along with the attached recipe is a perfect way to spread holiday cheer. Recipe also included for making and enjoying at home.
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I love simple and adorable neighbor gifts, and this one is not only darling, but takes no time at all! Give your neighbors, friends, and teachers a Peppermint Hot Chocolate Kit, and they’ll be able to have warm and cozy cup whenever they’d like!
Hot chocolate is one of our staple holiday and winter treats, and we have it often. It’s perfect on those chilly days, after tubing or skiing, serving at holiday parties, or just enjoying at home. Our favorite Crockpot Hot Chocolate is on repeat during winter months, and making peppermint whipped cream to go on a steaming cup of my stovetop hot chocolate is also at the top of the list.
So I thought it would be the perfect gift to put together and be able to share with others during the holidays. I created a giftable version of my homemade hot chocolate recipe, and the recipient just needs to add milk and cream then heat through. Once you make this recipe, you won’t need another one!
You just need a few things to put them together, and I love how easy it is–literally just a few minutes! If you don’t have a lot of time, this will work perfectly.
Recipe ingredients
If you’re making the complete recipe, these are the ingredients you’ll need:
- Evaporated milk
- Chocolate chips
- Milk
- Candy canes
Supplies
For each gift bag you’ll need:
- Clear treat bags (or mason jar)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 4-6 T. chopped peppermints or candy canes
- Ribbon (I love this green grosgrain stripe and red twill–it’s what I used.)
- Printable tag (download at bottom of post)
I used a 5×7 treat bag, which worked because I folded just the top part down. If you want to tie a ribbon around the middle of the bag, you may want to top for a larger size.
How to make
1. Add the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint to the bag.
2. Download and print the tag. Punch a hole in the top. I like to fold just the top down of the bag, or use the sealable treat bags! Cut a small slit in the very top of the bag, and poke the ribbon through. Tie the tag on with the ribbon. Another option is to gather the bag just above the chocolate chips, and tie on the tag with the ribbon.
It makes six servings, so one per family (or individual) is usually enough.
Download the tag
In the document below, I’ve included three colors of the tags for you to choose from–dark green, white, and cream. Just select the page you’d like to print, instead of printing the entire document. (Unless you want some of each!)
FAQ
If you double what’s in the bag, the recipe will no longer be applicable. I’d suggest giving two bags if you’d like to give more to a family/individual, or create your own tag, doubling the amounts listed.
Absolutely! No need to adjust the other ingredients, you can just omit the peppermint.
More hot chocolate recipes
Hot Chocolate Gift Mug | The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate | Whipped Cream Cubes for Hot Chocolate
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If you’d like to make the full recipe at home, here’s a recipe card you can print and share!
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. milk chocolate chips
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3-4 c. whole milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Peppermint Cream
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 2 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the can of evaporated milk. Once they're melted, stir in the four cups of milk and heat through. Use a whisk to make sure it's nice and smooth. No need to boil it–you just want to heat it through. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and the tiniest pinch of salt. Serve with Peppermint Cream if desired, and other toppings.
- Peppermint Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until it's just beginning to form soft peaks. Add the powdered sugar (you can do more or less to taste), and beat until incorporated. Add the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes, then beat again until the right consistency. I like to spoon the cream into a sandwich bag, push it down into one corner, snip the corner off of the bag, then pipe it onto the top of the hot chocolate. Sprinkle a few more bits of candy cane on top, and enjoy!
*Originally posted 2014.
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Thank you for sharing this. It sounds delish.
Thank you for sharing such a great inexpensive way to treat all my elderly neighbors!
Yay! I’m so glad!!! xoxo