HOT COCOA COOKIE MIX!! GIFT IN A JAR!!

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: dark cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Dark cocoa powder enhances flavor without added sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

Welcome to the kitchen for a hot cocoa cookie mix gift in a jar.

Start with 2 cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the flour and whisk together.

Pour the flour mixture into a quart-sized jar and tap it on the countertop to compact it.

Next, add 1 cup of instant hot cocoa mix to the jar and tap it down again to level it.

Add 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar and tamp it down to seal the layers.

Add 1/2 cup of miniature chocolate chips on top of the brown sugar layer.

Seal the jar with a lid and set it aside.

Include regular size marshmallows (about a dozen) in a separate bag to give with the jar.

Attach a gift tag with instructions for the recipient to add a stick of butter, eggs, and vanilla extract when preparing the cookies.

Cooking Techniques

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