\nSpecial Occasions HOT COCOA MASON JAR<\/strong> Ingredients<\/strong> Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n Layer the ingredients into the mason jar as listed, beginning with the non-fat dry milk powder and ending with the toppings. Be sure to screw the lid on the jar tightly to prevent spills.<\/p>\n Include a Recipe Card<\/strong><\/p>\n Be certain to include instructions for making the hot cocoa. The ingredients should be mixed together when it’s time to make the cocoa. To make a single serving of hot cocoa combine ½ cup of the mix with 8 ounces of boiling water and stir until dissolved completely. It’s also a good idea to include the full recipe, so they can remake the mix after they finish it.<\/p>\n Decorate the Jar<\/strong><\/p>\n The layered ingredients are already attractive, so a simple ribbon tied around the jar with the recipe card attached is plenty. For a bit more flourish, you can place a piece of thin fabric or wrapping paper on the lid before screwing on the ring.<\/p>\n The best holiday traditions begin at home. This year, give gifts from the heart and made at home in your Chicago apartment. Our newly designed kitchens at River North Park offer plenty of counter space to make enough hot cocoa jars for everyone on your list. Not a resident yet? To schedule a tour and see our recently improved apartments, come on by or give us a call today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Special Occasions Looking for fun, thoughtful holiday gifts for your friends, neighbors, and co-workers? This year, try making your own handmade gifts. Mason jar recipe gifts look beautiful and are fun and easy to make. Hot cocoa jars are a perfect homemade gift to give during for the cold Chicago winter. HOT COCOA MASON JAR… <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/dmslivecafe\/UploadedImages\/c42b36fe-63b1-442b-bb8c-d9acf59d05f5.jpg\")
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\nLooking for fun, thoughtful holiday gifts for your friends, neighbors, and co-workers? This year, try making your own handmade gifts. Mason jar recipe gifts look beautiful and are fun and easy to make. Hot cocoa jars are a perfect homemade gift to give during for the cold Chicago winter.<\/p>\n
\nThis creamy, decadent homemade hot cocoa recipe tastes better than store-bought hot cocoa mixes. It also has the added bonus of looking fantastic layered in a mason jar. This recipe will fill a 16-ounce mason jar and make 4 servings of hot cocoa.<\/p>\n
\n¾ cup non-fat dry milk powder
\n¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
\n¾ cup powdered sugar
\n3-4 small toppings, such as mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, candy cane chips, mint chips or shredded toasted coconut<\/p>\n
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