DIY Mason Jar Gift: Snowflake Hot Chocolate
Need a gift in a hurry? Make this quick, budget friendly Snowflake Hot Chocolate mason jar gift with a printable holiday gift tag that is fun to make… and fun to give!
Perfect for last minute, quick and easy teacher gifts, hostess gifts and stocking stuffers too!
Make this for your Holiday Hot Chocolate station!

Snowflake Hot Chocolate Gift Idea
Looking for an easy DIY Mason Jar gift for Christmas? This Snowflake Hot Chocolate Mason Jar Gift is a festive and delicious homemade holiday gift that’s perfect for friends, family, teachers, neighbors, and as holiday hostess gifts.
This hot chocolate mix in a jar makes a thoughtful homemade Christmas gift that’s easy to put together and fun to give. The recipient simply scoops the ready-to-make Snowflake Hot Chocolate mix into a mug to create a warm, cozy holiday drink in minutes.
Topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream, this creamy Snowflake Hot Chocolate is perfect for Christmas movie nights, snowy winter afternoons, holiday gatherings, or cozy evenings by the fire. It’s an easy Christmas Mason jar gift idea that combines a handmade touch with a delicious treat everyone can enjoy.

How To Make This Delicious Hot Chocolate Mason Jar Gift (it’s so easy!)
Use the ingredients and supplies listed below and instructions to make 1 jar of Snowflake Hot Chocolate. To make more jars, multiply the recipe.
I had used Ball elite pint (16-oz.) wide mouth jars, but they are no longer available.
I’ve sourced other 16 oz jars and included them in the supply list below.
Recipe Ingredients and Supplies
- Measuring cups and measuring spoon set
- 16 oz plastic jars with lids or
- 16 oz glass jars with lids
- Rich chocolate hot cocoa mix or
- Milk chocolate cocoa mix
- Mini marshmallows
- Snowflake sprinkles
- Silver pearl sprinkles
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips or
- Milk chocolate chips
- Gift tags or these free printable holiday gift tags
- Baker’s twine
- Ribbon
Instructions To Make 1 Jar of Snowflake Hot Chocolate
- In a bowl mix together:
- 1/3 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp snowflake sprinkles
- 1 tsp silver pearl sprinkles
- Add 3/4 cup hot chocolate mix to a jar to create the first layer
- Next add 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Next add the snowflake mix to the top
- Add lid and gift tag
Serving Instructions
I recommend writing these serving instructions on the gift tag!
- Add 3 – 4 heaping teaspoons of the snowflake hot chocolate mixture into a mug
- Top with hot milk or boiling water
- Stir
- Enjoy!
Free Printable Christmas Gift Tag Instructions
To make this gift jar extra festive, add this fun FREE Printable Christmas Gift Tag!
- Print the tag on white cardstock paper
- Cut it out with pinking shears for a zig zag border or with scalloped scissors for a scalloped edge!
- Punch a hole at the top with a hole puncher.
- Add some festive red and white baker’s twine and attach to your Snowfake Hot Chocolate in a jar gifts!

I hope you enjoyed my easy Mason Jar Snowflake Hot Chocolate gift idea!!
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Simple, perfect gift for a teacher, a neighbour or your favourite hostess. Love it!
What size Mason jars Did you use?
Hi DaiJanae! I updated the post with all the sources including the jars and snowflake sprinkles! Thanks!
What are the directions for preparing the hot chocolate? How much water for the container?
Hi Michelle – just make it up like a cup of regular hot cocoa mix! Thanks for visiting!
How may packs or how many ounces of the loose cocoa mix are you adding to the jar?
Hi Adria – Amounts are listed in the post!