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DIY Campfire Hot Cocoa Mix in a Mason Jar by CampingForFoodies features a mason jar filled with layers of sugar, cocoa powder and marshmallows. A cute instruction is hanging on the jar with twine that is wrapped around the neck of the jar.

Rich And Creamy Campfire Hot Cocoa Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Kim Hanna
Camping For Foodies Drink Recipes: This camping hot chocolate mix makes a great DIY homemade camping gift
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Ingredients

Prepare the Mix

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Wet Ingredient At The Campsite

  • 8 cups milk per entire recipe use one cup for each individual mug of hot cocoa

Instructions

Prepare the mix (see Note 1)

  • Layer ingredients into mason jar starting with the sugar and salt.
  • Add the cocoa powder and cinnamon to the jar without mixing it with the sugar layer.
  • Add marshmallows to fill the rest of the jar.
  • Decorate the jar with twine, ribbons and instruction tag. Get my FREE printable instruction tags here: https://www.subscribepage.com/campingforfoodies_hot_cocoa_tags

At Camp

  • Heat milk in a camp coffee pot or saucepan over low heat. (see Note 2)
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the campfire hot cocoa mix to the bottom of your favorite mug then top with 1 cup of warmed milk and stir until combined.

Notes

  1. If not giving as a gift, just combine the dry ingredients and store them in an airtight container.
  2. Don’t scald the milk, heat it slowly and don’t let it heat to a boil.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1mg