There’s something cozy about a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day, and serving it up in a fun and festive way makes it even better! These Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones are perfect for gifting, or setting up as part of a hot cocoa bar. They’re so adorable for Teacher’s Gifts, Neighbors Gifts, or just for sharing with friends.
These Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones make up a super rich, super delicious cup of hot chocolate that is as delicious to drink as they are adorable.
Why make this Recipe?
- Festive and Fun: These cute hot chocolate cones add a fun festive touch that kids and adults will love.
- Perfect for Gifting: A super cute, handmade gift that’s also not too expensive! IT would be super cute to gift one or two of them with a cute mug!
- Easy to Make: You don’t need any fancy tools to make these cute treats. I’ll list the extra supplies you need below, but each of these is made in just a couple minutes time.
Ingredients and Supplies Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Cello Treat Cone Bags – These give the cones the perfect shape, and let you show off the layers. You can also use piping bags, or even ziplock bags if you pour the mix into the corners.
- Hot Chocolate Mix – Make your own hot cocoa mix, or use your favorite mix, even a flavored mix would work.
- Mini Chocolate Chips – These make the cocoa mix extra rich and chocolatey, and also add a cute look.
- Mini Marshmallows – These add an extra cute layer and flavor to the hot cocoa mix.
- Red Pom Poms – These will be glued on the outside of the cone’s for Rudolph’s nose.
- Googly Eyes – These will be our reindeers eyes.
- Rubber Bands – To seal the bags and hold all the cocoa mix inside.
- Brown Pipe Cleaners – Shaped into antlers to tie around the bags and complete our reindeer, you can find some on amazon, or at most craft stores.
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – We use this to glue on our eyes and reindeer nose.
- Red Ribbon – To tie off the bags, this is an optional extra festive look.
How to make Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones?
Step 1: Layer the Ingredients. Place a treat bag into a large glass or mason jar to hold it in place. Spoon 1/4 cup of cocoa mix into the bag. Add in 3-4 TBS of mini chocolate chips. Add 6 TBS of mini marshmallows on top of the chocolate chips. Twist the bags closed and seal with an elastic band.
Step 2: Decorate the Reindeer. How glue two eyes near the top of the hot chocolate layer. Glue a red pom pom nose a little below the eyes.
Step 3: Make the Antlers. Cut a pipe cleaner into quarter. Bend another pipe cleaner in half. Wrap the smaller length pipe cleaners on each side of the antlers, putting two on each side. Wrap the middle of the antlers around the top of the bag once or twice to get it secured. Tie a ribbon around the bottom of the antlers if desired.
Step 4: Make the Cocoa. Make a cup of cocoa by adding 1.5 cups of milk, to a small sauce pan with 1 bag of Reindeer Hot Chocolate. Simmer, and stir occasionally until the mixture is dissolved and warm. Pour into one large, or two mugs, and top with extra marshmallows if desired.
Tips and Tricks
- Free Printable Tag: Attach our free printable tag with instructions for preparing the hot chocolate. You don’t want to skip the instructions if you are gifting these to your friends.
- Get Creative: Add some crushed candy canes, chopped up white chocolate, different flavors of cocoa mix, or festive sprinkles for a little extra flavor and fun.
Storage Instructions
If you sealed your bags tightly, they can stay good for up to 1 month in a cool, dry place. The marshmallows may start to harden a bit over time, but will rehydrate when added to the warm milk.
These Reindeer Hot Chocolates are such a fun way to spread holiday cheer. Perfect for gifting to friends or family, using as stocking stuffers or enjoying an amazing cup of cocoa at home!
More Hot Chocolate Desserts
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Reindeer Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For Reindeer Cones:
- 8 Cello Cones
- 2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
- 1.5 cups Mini Chocolate Chips
- 3 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 8 Mini Rubber Bands
- Hot Glue Gun
- Glue Sticks
- 16 Googly Eyes
- 8 Red Pom Poms
- 16 Brown Pipe Cleaners
- 8 20'' Strips Holiday Ribbon (optional)
- Reindeer Printable Tags
For Making 1 Mug of Cocoa:
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cone
Instructions
For Reindeer Cones:
- Place a Cello Treat Bag over a large mason jar to hold it in place. 8 Cello Cones
- Spoon 1/4 cup of the hot cocoa mix into the bag. 2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
- Spoon in 3 TBS of mini chocolate chips into the bag. 1.5 cups Mini Chocolate Chips
- Spoon in about 6 TBS of the mini marshmallows into the bag. 3 cups Mini Marshmallows
- Twist the treat bag closed, and secure it with an elastic band right above the top of the marshmallows. 8 Mini Rubber Bands
- Hot glue two googly eyes at the top of the hot chocolate layer on the bag. Hot Glue Gun, Glue Sticks, 16 Googly Eyes
- Glue a Pom Pom a little below the googly eyes. 8 Red Pom Poms
- Repeat with additional cones.
- Cut 8 of the pipe cleaners into 4 equal sized pieces. Bend the other 8 in half. 16 Brown Pipe Cleaners
- Wrap two of the small pieces on each side of the pipe cleaners to make it look like antlers.
- Wrap the middle of the antlers twice around the top of the cone, where its tied with the elastic band.
- Tie the ribbon in a bow around the base of the antlers, if desired. 8 20'' Strips Holiday Ribbon
For Making 1 cup of Cocoa:
- Add 1 1/2 cups of whole milk, and 1 package of cocoa mix to a small sauce pan. 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, and is hot throughout. Stir often until the cocoa is dissolved. 1 Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cone
- Pour into 1 large, or 2 mugs and top with extra marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- Free Printable Tag: Attach our free printable tag with instructions for preparing the hot chocolate. You don’t want to skip the instructions if you are gifting these to your friends.
- Get Creative: Add some crushed candy canes, chopped up white chocolate, different flavors of cocoa mix, or festive sprinkles for a little extra flavor and fun.
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