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Homemade Holiday Hot Cocoa Pouches

Learn to make hot chocolate packets for the holidays, includes homemade hot cocoa powder recipe and free printable. Homemade gift, affordable craft.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 66 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Printable pouch (links in blog above)
  • Scissors
  • Printer and paper
  • glue
  • Very small plastic zipper bags (snack size, 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch works well)
  • Decorative stickers or decorative tape

Instructions

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  1. First, print out the PDF pouches of your choice - this one or this one - on normal 8 1/2 x 11 text weight paper (PDF links in blog above). The hot cocoa recipe makes enough for 24 servings, so you'll be able to fill 24 pouches.
  2. Cut along the outside of the packet, taking note of the instructions in red as you cut. 
  3. Fold the pouch along the solid white lines. Fold the bottom flap up and add a bead of glue along all sides. Fold the left flap over and do the same.
  4. Fold the backside over the bottom and left flap. Smooth it down and let it dry.
  5. Now it's time to mix up a batch of hot cocoa powder! In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
  6. Kids will get a kick out of measuring these three simple dry ingredients.
  7. Stir it up to combine. Easy peasy!
  8. Carefully measure out 2 tablespoons of powder into a very small plastic zipper bag (snack size).
  9. Gently squeeze any excess air from the bag. Seal the bag and spread out the powder to flatten.
  10. Fold the bag in half.
  11. Place the sealed zipper bag into the paper pouch.
  12. Seal with a pretty sticker or a piece of decorative tape.
  13. Pop them in a pretty basket and you are ready to give them away. The pouches have printed instructions on the back for making your hot cocoa-- simply mix the powder with the hot milk of your choice, stir, and enjoy.
  14. Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Holidays! You have two printable options to choose from.
  15. You might just want to drink a cup yourself. We promise you, you'll never buy store bought again. This cocoa is simply delish, with no artificial ingredients-- just cocoa, sugar, and salt.
  16. Add some marshmallows (if you like that sort of thing), and enjoy!
  17. Who doesn't love a cup of hot cocoa? It warms your hands and warms your heart. Happy holidays to you and yours!

Nutrition Information

Calories 66kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66

% Daily Value*

Calories 66kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.