If you’re looking for a cheap and creative way to give the gift of warmth this Christmas, try out our Hot Chocolate Gift Basket from Dollar Tree.

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Hot Chocolate Gift Basket with Free Printable Tag

This simple gift is made using supplies and ingredients from Dollar Tree.

Give the gift of warmth this Christmas with the Hot Cocoa Christmas Gift Basket.

Surprisingly enough, Dollar Tree carries all the ingredients necessary to make this sweet and simple gift, which makes it an inexpensive and creative way to make a thoughtful gift on a budget.

It starts by filling the basket with a cute coffee mug, delicious hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, mini snowmen, and more!

This is a great gift for family or friends to share with each other or to create for your office’s secret Santa exchange.

Don’t forget to add in some extras like gingerbread cookies, Christmas lights, and Christmas movies!

Check out our Christmas Cookies in a Jar gift idea too.

Hot Cocoa Christmas Gift Supplies

What to Put in a Hot Chocolate Gift Basket

In addition to the items listed above, here are a few more ideas you can put in the basket:

Chocolate
Candy Canes
M&M’s
Ornaments
Mini bottle of Peppermint Schnapps or Baileys Irish Creme
Individual Flavored Creamers
Andes Mints
Pirouette Sticks
Cookies
Holiday stirring sticks

How to Make a Hot Cocoa Christmas Gift Basket

Print out the gift tag on cardstock and cut it out around the outer edge.

Repackage the mini marshmallows, peppermint spoons, and chocolate spoons in clear plastic bags. Seal each bag with a bow on top.

Fill the basket with paper shreds, then arrange each of the items in the basket.

Punch a hole in the top of the gift tag and attach it to the basket or one of the bags with a piece of ribbon.

What can I use in Besides a Basket

If you’re looking for a cheap and creative way to give the gift of warmth this Christmas, try out our Hot Chocolate Gift Basket from Dollar Tree.

This affordable basket has everything necessary to make delicious hot cocoa without breaking the bank!

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Hot Chocolate Gift Basket

If you're looking for a cheap and creative way to give the gift of warmth this Christmas, try out our Hot Chocolate Gift Basket from Dollar Tree.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost 10.00

Materials

Hot chocolate packets
Mini marshmallows
Peppermint spoons
Chocolate spoons
Clear plastic treat bags
Mug
Ribbon
Printable gift tag
Cardstock
Paper shreds

Tools

Printer
Basket

Instructions

Print out the gift tag on cardstock and cut it out around the outer edge.
Repackage the mini marshmallows, peppermint spoons, and chocolate spoons in clear plastic bags.
Seal each bag with a bow on top.
Fill the basket with paper shreds, then arrange each of the items in the basket.
Punch a hole in the top of the gift tag and attach it to the basket or one of the bags with a piece of ribbon.