It’s hot chocolate season! This year, dress up your hot chocolate with some peppermint and an adorable snowman mason jar cup. Peppermint hot chocolate has never tasted so good.
Food and drinks just taste better when they’re dressed up a bit, don’t they? Cute mugs, cute food, and cute displays all make food more fun, which makes it taste even better.
If you love hot chocolate, you are going to love this peppermint hot cocoa recipe and idea for decorating the glasses from Jen Goode. It’s a perfect complement to these DIY Christmas Mugs.
Add a little holiday fun to your party treats with these easy-to-make peppermint hot cocoa snowman drinks and cute jar glasses. You can decorate the jars ahead of time and let your party guests create their own treats. Or, pre-make the entire drink and set it out ready for guests to enjoy.
This is a quick project to create that will surely spread some smiles this holiday season, and it’s perfect for parties and easy enough to enjoy for a movie evening at home.
Try serving this peppermint hot chocolate with Christmas Bark with Reindeer, Snowman Cupcakes, or Olaf Nutter Butter Cookies!
How To Make Cute Snowman Mason Jars
I used sticker paper to create my snowman designs. However, you can use standard cardstock and just glue your snowman to the jars.
Supplies Needed
- Mason jar (with the lid ring)
- Red ribbon
- Snowman design by Jen Goode
- Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space
- White cardstock or sticker paper
- Double-sided tape
- Scissors
How To Make Snowman Hot Cocoa Mason Jars
This project comes together super quickly and will be ready to serve up some delicious peppermint hot chocolate in a few minutes.
Step 1
Head to the Cricut Design Space canvas I’ve set up with the snowman Cricut project ready to go. If you have Cricut Access, this image is free.
Step 2
Follow the on-screen instructions to print and cut the snowman design.
Step 3
Wrap ribbon around your jar, cut to size, and then adhere in place.
Step 4
Apply the snowman design on top of the ribbon seam to cover where the ends overlap.
That’s it! Fill your festive jar with hot cocoa and enjoy the adorable holiday moment you’ve just created! Feel free to check out more holiday treat ideas you can make with these cute characters.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ok, you may be ready to fill your snowman mason jar mugs with hot cocoa, but you need to prepare the drink! Here’s how:
Ingredients Needed
- Hot cocoa mix
- Peppermint candy canes
- Mini marshmallows
How To Make Peppermint Hot Chocolate
If you’ve never made peppermint hot chocolate before, you’re going to be shocked at how simple it is to do!
Step 1
Mix up the hot cocoa per the package instructions.
Step 2
Top with a pile of mini marshmallows.
Step 3
Place an unwrapped candy cane in the cocoa and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
Tip: I made the hot cocoa and then let it cool. That made it a cool, refreshing chocolate drink with a bit of yummy peppermint. The bonus is that marshmallows won’t melt in the cooler liquid temps, so this is a perfect option for make-ahead party drinks!
FAQs
This post is a two-for-one! Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about making snowman mason jars and the peppermint hot chocolate recipe. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!
Can I make peppermint hot cocoa with a homemade hot chocolate mix?
Yes! I used Swiss Miss because it’s quick and reliably tastes good. If you like to make hot chocolate mix in bulk, you could easily substitute your own mix for the store-bought version.
Are the snowman mason jars washable and reusable?
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to wash the mugs and reuse them while they’re decorated. The decorations are not waterproof, so you’ll need to remove them before washing the mugs.
Note: Depending on what type of adhesive you use, you MIGHT be able to reuse the decorations on mason jars in the future. Otherwise, you’ll need to treat them as a single-use items and throw them away.
So, mix up this peppermint hot chocolate yourself and add it to a cute snowman jar! You are going to love this idea for all of your parties (or festive evenings at home) this holiday season.
More Snowman-Themed Crafting Inspiration
If you love this Cricut snowman mason jar craft and want more ideas, try the links below!
Supplies
- Mason jar with the lid band
- Red ribbon
- Snowman design
- Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space
- White cardstock or sticker paper
- Double-sided tape
- Scissors
Instructions
- Get the snowman image that I've set up in the Cricut Design Space canvas. The image is free if you have Cricut Access.
- Print and cut the snowman design (following the on-screen instructions).
- Wrap ribbon around your jar to size it. Cut it to the desired length and adhere it to the jar.
- Attach the snowman design on top of the ribbon seam to cover where the ends overlap, and voila! Your snowman mason jar is ready to be filled with a hot yummy drink.
Supplies
- Hot cocoa mix
- Peppermint candy canes
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Follow the package instructions to make hot cocoa.
- Pile mini marshmallows on top!
- Unwrap a candy cane for each mug and place it in the cocoa. Let sit for 3-5 minutes.
Notes
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