This homemade hot chocolate ornament is one of the easiest to make, so quick and fun, it’s the perfect homemade Christmas ornaments to make as a gift.

And, because it’s so easy to make, you can make them for basically anyone–and everyone loves hot cocoa, so, too good to be true? Maybe–but it’s still awesome.

These make the perfect gift and the perfect decoration for your Christmas tree!

What You Need To Make This Homemade Hot Chocolate Ornament

Clear plastic or glass ornaments
Funnel
Printable gift tag
3 cups instant dry milk powder
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup powdered French vanilla coffee creamer
Pinch of salt, if desired

Optional: marshmallows, crushed peppermint, or chocolate chips

How to Make This Homemade Hot Chocolate Ornament

Combine all of the ingredients for the hot cocoa mix in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Remove the caps from each of the clear ornaments.
With a funnel, place about ⅓ cup of the hot chocolate mix to each ornament.
Replace the cap on top of each ornament.
Attach the printable tag and a fun trinket. Download it below.

DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE TAG HERE.

Who Should You Give Handmade Ornaments to as Gifts?

I’ll be honest, there are some etiquette things you should think about before you hand out hot chocolate mix ornaments.

Just kidding.

It’s not like these ornaments are in any way intended to be anything other than a sweet treat for someone you want to spread the joy of the holiday season to.

So, feel free to pass out hot cocoa ornaments to everyone. To your kid’s teachers, neighbors, kid’s teacher’s neighbors, there’s no reason not to.

Hot cocoa is the universal language of “have a warm drink, I’m wishing you well”.

And what a great sentiment that is.

So, spread a little joy and make a big batch of hot cocoa mix, because these awesome hot chocolate mix ornaments are too good not to pass-up!

If you’re looking for some more fun handmade ornament ideas, check out these easy DIY Christmas ornaments!