This year I wanted to put together a simple, handmade gift.  A jar of classic cocoa and a bundle of candy cane spoons is festive and it works for anyone!

I cut the original Classic Cocoa recipe from Sunset Magazine in half and layered the ingredients in a pint sized {wide-mouthed} Mason jar.  With a little Chalkboard Flat-Black Spray Paint on the lids, I was able to add messages and hand- drawn hearts.   Cocoa is always better with a bit of peppermint.  Well, at least I think so!  I almost fell over when I found these darling candy cane spoons.  I bundled them together in a clear treat bag and tied with baker’s twine.  Last, I created an enclosure with directions on how to make the cocoa.  {Download the template here if you would like to print the enclosure.}

You could make this gift in less than an hour and buy all of the needed ingredients at the grocery store.  {In a time crunch, use candy cane sticks and skip the chalkboard paint.}

Be merry and bright.

Tags: DIY, holiday, so sweet

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