Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Ornaments
Are you searching for unique Christmas gift ideas that are both thoughtful and delicious? These salted caramel hot chocolate ornaments are the perfect DIY project! These festive ornaments are filled with rich hot cocoa mix, salted caramel chips, dark chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. They’re an adorable way to spread holiday cheer to neighbors, friends, or coworkers. Not only are they easy to make, but they also double as homemade holiday decorations before being transformed into a cozy cup of salted caramel hot chocolate.
Ok, let’s us get into how to make this fun holiday craft!
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Ingredients List:
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2/3 cups dark chocolate baking cocoa
- 1/2 cup powdered milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cup salted caramel chips
- 1 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
- 5 tablespoons red decorating sugar
Hot Chocolate Ornament Supplies:
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- 5 clear ball ornaments
- 1 piece of patterned cardstock
- twine
- printable gift tags
Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Ornaments
We start by making the hot chocolate mix. Mix sugar, dark chocolate baking cocoa, powdered milk, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
Pour ½ cup cocoa mixture into the clear ball empty ornament using a funnel.
Pour ¼ cup salted caramel chips into the ornament.
Then add ¼ cup dark chocolate chips into the ornament.
It’s fun to see the layer of chocolate chips, caramel chips, and cocoa.
Fill remainder of space in the ornament with mini marshmallows.
Top with one tablespoon of red decorating sugar or any sprinkles you like.
Attach top onto the ornament.
Print gift tags and cut out each tag with a scissors. Cut a piece of patterned cardstock slightly larger than the gift tag and glue the gift tag on top.
Punch a hole in the corner of the gift tag.
Attach the tag to the top of the ornament using twine.
Repeat with the remaining 4 ornaments.
I hope you get a chance to makes these great gift ornaments!
Another Great Option
You could make a candy cane hot chocolate ornament with crushed candy cane’s instead of the salted caramel chips.
Note: Each ornament contains approximately four servings.
You can grab the free printable gift tags here!
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These make such a fun gift! A warm beverage during the cold of winter is always appreciated.
These salted caramel hot chocolate ornaments are so creative. Your instructions make them feel simple enough to try at home.
Such a fun and creative idea! Perfect for gifting or decorating during the holidays.
how much water or milk do you warm up for these?
6-8 ounces
How do you then make the hot chocolate?
I wonder too, how to make the cocoa?
The ingredients are listed above.
The ingredients are listed above.