Hot Cocoa Neighbor Gift + Free Printable Tag

Creating DIY gifts is a great way to give everyone on your holiday list an amazing present this Christmas. And when it comes to making homemade gifts, you can’t go wrong with a gift basket. This hot cocoa gift basket is perfect for anyone on your shopping list. But the best part about this easy present is that you can get everything you need to put it together at Dollar Tree.

Who doesn’t love giving (or receiving) a fun and easy neighbor gift? It doesn’t get any simpler than this hot cocoa gift. You can grab most of their supplies from your local Dollar Tree (or just order them on Amazon). We’ve also created a FREE printable tag that we know you’ll love.

If you need more fun neighbor gift ideas, be sure to check out this collection of ideas – 30+ DIY Neighbor Christmas Gift Ideas They Will Love

Hot Chocolate Gift Supplies

Making a cute hot cocoa gift couldn’t be easier. And since you can add different elements to the basket based on your gift recipient’s tastes, you can put together a unique, personalized gift for each person on your list.

To make this simple hot chocolate gift, you’ll need:

• Hot chocolate. The most important element of this gift is the hot chocolate. You can use premade hot chocolate packets, homemade hot cocoa mix, or even hot chocolate bombs.
• Marshmallows. You can’t enjoy hot chocolate without marshmallows, so you can’t forget to add them to your gift basket! I used mini marshmallows in my basket, but you could use any type of marshmallows, including flavored marshmallows or marshmallows in fun holiday shapes.
• Stirring spoons. I found chocolate and peppermint stirring spoons at the dollar store, making them perfect for a hot chocolate gift basket! You can also make your own stirring spoons by dipping plastic spoons in melted chocolate.
• Mugs. The last element of this hot chocolate basket is a mug. Dollar Tree has a variety of cute mugs you could add to your basket. Or get a plain white mug and use your Cricut to create a personalized element for your gift basket! The Cricut Mug Press would be fun to make some customized mugs.

How to Make a Hot Cocoa Christmas Gift

Putting together this DIY Christmas gift couldn’t be easier. Once you have your supplies gathered up, all you have to do is arrange them in your gift basket. 

Start by grabbing a basket to hold all the elements of the gift. You can find Christmas-themed baskets in the seasonal section of your dollar store. Or head to the household items to find a variety of solid-colored baskets that work perfectly for gifts.

Then, fill the basket with paper shreds or another filler item, like tissue paper, to help fill in the empty space in the bottom of the basket. Make sure you fill the majority of the basket with filler so that the elements of your gift rest on top, making them visible to the gift recipient.

Once your basket is ready to go, start removing all the ingredients for your gift from its packaging. Transfer each of the items to a clear gift bag, then tie a bow around the top of the bag to hold it together. After that, simply arrange the elements in the basket, placing the larger items in the back and smaller pieces in the front.

Hot Cocoa Gift Tag

Now that you have your basket put together, all you need is the finishing touch – a cute gift tag! Luckily, I have you covered with this free printable tag. Just download the tag, print it on cardstock, and cut it out around the outer border.

You can download the gift tag below:

Punch a hole in the top of the tag and thread a piece of ribbon through the hole. Then, tie the tag to the side of your gift basket to finish decorating your DIY gift.

Supplies:

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

Instructions:

1. Print out the gift tag on cardstock and cut it out around the outer edge.
2. Repackage the mini marshmallows, peppermint spoons, and chocolate spoons in clear plastic bags. Seal each bag with a bow on top.
3. Fill the basket with paper shreds, then arrange each of the items in the basket.
4. 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.

More Easy Christmas Gift Ideas

• Frozen Neighbor Gift Idea and Printable
• Easy Dollar Tree Christmas Gift for Children
• DIY Spa Gift Bag Idea – PDF and Design Space Files
• Dollar Tree Gift Basket Ideas for less than $10

Surprise your neighbors and friends this holiday season with this thoughtful hot cocoa gift!