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Clear ornaments filled with cocoa, marshmallows, and candy are the sweetest handmade gifts of the season. They are easy to make in batches and look adorable on a tree or tied to a present. Here are five festive designs, each with ingredients and simple steps.
Basic supplies: clear fillable ornaments (plastic is safest for gifting), a mini funnel, ribbon, and gift tags. Wash and dry the ornaments before filling so they are clean and food-safe.
1. Classic Layered Cocoa
Fill with: 3 tablespoons cocoa mix, 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows, and 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint or chocolate chips.
- Place a funnel in the ornament and add the cocoa mix.
- Layer the marshmallows, then top with peppermint or chips.
- Replace the cap and tie on a ribbon.
- Add a tag: “Pour into a mug, add hot milk, and stir.”
2. Snowman Cocoa
Fill with: white hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and candy pieces for the face.
- Use three small stackable ornaments.
- Fill the bottom with cocoa mix and the middle with marshmallows.
- Draw a snowman face on the top ornament with a paint marker.
- Stack and secure them, then tie a ribbon scarf at the neck.
3. Reindeer Cocoa
Fill with: cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and a red candy for the nose.
- Fill halfway with cocoa, then top with marshmallows.
- Glue on googly eyes and a red candy nose.
- Twist brown pipe cleaners around the neck for antlers.
- Add a ribbon loop.
4. Candy Cane Cocoa
Fill with: cocoa mix, crushed candy canes, and mini marshmallows.
- Layer the ingredients.
- Glue mini candy canes to the outside and add a touch of glitter.
- Tie on a larger candy cane to use as a stir stick.
5. Spiced Gourmet Cocoa
Fill with: dark chocolate cocoa mix, a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg, and mini chocolate chips.
- Layer the cocoa, spices, and chips.
- Tie on a cinnamon stick or wooden stirrer.
- Add a tag: “Add hot milk for a spiced cocoa treat.”
Finishing Touch
To keep the contents fresh, stretch plastic wrap over the opening before replacing the cap. Consider noting ingredients on the tag for friends with allergies. These make perfect stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, and party favors.
For more holiday making, see Creative Snowman Crafts, and follow Artistic Blossom Studio on Pinterest.