Easy Elf On The Shelf Hot Chocolate Gift

There are many great ways to make the days leading up to Christmas fun for your kids, especially if you have an Elf on the Shelf at home!

This year, get your kids excited about the holiday season with a yummy gift from their Elf. And the best part is that it only takes a few minutes to put it together.

All you need is a few simple supplies that you probably have already.

The Elf on the Shelf is such a fun tradition for younger kids. They get such a kick out of finding their Elf and seeing what shenanigans it has got up while they were asleep.

The problem is that developing new ideas for the Elf on the Shelf can be challenging. You want to make sure your child has fun, but you don’t have much time to spare.

Our Elf on the Shelf hot chocolate gift is perfect. It takes minutes to put together, and your child will love it.

What Do I Need to Make an Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Gift?

Putting this adorable gift together for your kids couldn’t be easier. That’s because you only need a handful of items to make it. And since it can be easily customized, there are a million gift-giving possibilities!

To make your own hot chocolate gift, you’ll need just a few simple items, including:

• Printable gift tags. Before you can start putting your hot chocolate gift together, you’ll need to download the printable gift tags. After grabbing the tags, print them out on cardstock, so they’re sturdy enough to add to your hot chocolate gifts.
• Hot chocolate ingredients. You can’t make a hot chocolate gift without the ingredients to make hot cocoa! Our gift came with a hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips. But you can add any combination of hot chocolate ingredients you want! Keep reading to get some more recipe ideas for your own gifts.
• A container for your hot chocolate. Once you have the gift tags and hot chocolate ingredients, all that’s left to do is find a container to put it all in. Treat bags are the perfect size for holding a single serving of hot chocolate. Still, you can also place the gift ingredients in a small mason jar or hot chocolate mug.

How Do I Make an Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Gift?

Now that you have all your supplies, you can start assembling your gift! Then, all that is left to do is leave the gift with your Elf so your kids can find it.

1. Prepare the gift tags. After downloading the free printable gift tags and printing them on card stock, use a sharp pair of scissors to cut out each tag around its border. Then, punch a hole in the corner of each tag so you can attach it to your gift.
2. Assemble the hot chocolate. Combine the ingredients for your hot chocolate gift in the gift container. Layering the different ingredients in the container is a great way to make your hot cocoa look delicious in the gift bag.

3. Attach the tags. When you’re finished putting your hot chocolate mixes together, use a piece of ribbon or string to tie the top of the bag closed. Thread the ribbon through the gift tag and secure it with a bow.

Making It Easy: Use store-bought hot chocolate mix and scoop one serving size into the treat bags. To make it really simple, buy packets of pe-packaged mix.

Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Gift

Supplies:

• Printable gift tags
• Cardstock
• String or ribbon
• Treat bags
• Hot chocolate mix
• Mini marshmallows
• Mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Print out the gift tags on cardstock and cut them out around the border.
2. Assemble the gift by combining the hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips in a treat bag.
3. Tie the top of the bag closed with ribbon or string.
4. Punch a hole in the corner of the gift tag and attach it to the bag with a bow.

Hot Chocolate Gift Recipe Ideas

Giving classic hot chocolate is a great option when making your Elf on the Shelf gifts. But it’s not the only recipe you can use! Try these ingredient combinations to create some unique gifts for each of your kids:

• Peppermint hot chocolate. Add some holiday flavor to your hot chocolate gift with the help of some peppermint candy. Fill your treat bags with hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies to make this recipe.
• Cinnamon hot chocolate. Mix some warm spice into your hot chocolate by adding a pinch of cinnamon to the hot cocoa mix. For more cinnamon flavor, place a cinnamon stick in the bag with the mini marshmallows before adding the tag.
• Pumpkin spice hot chocolate. With the help of pumpkin pie spice, you add some fall flavor to your gift. Mix a pinch of pumpkin spice into your hot cocoa mix, then add some mini marshmallows to the bag to top it off.
• Caramel hot chocolate. By adding a little bit of caramel flavor, you can give your hot chocolate some extra sweetness. Combine your hot cocoa mix with mini marshmallows and caramel bits to make this variation.

Elf on the Shelf Display Ideas

Once you have your gift put together, all that’s left to do is set up your Elf on the Shelf with their hot chocolate gift. But coming up with cute display ideas isn’t always easy! Try these fun set-ups to show off your Elf’s present.

• Place the Elf inside a mug so your kids will have a cup to drink their gift out of. I love these personalized mugs.
• Rest the Elf in a bowl of marshmallows and place the hot chocolate gifts nearby.
• Create a hot cocoa stand for the Elf.
• Hide the Elf in the cabinet where you keep your mugs.
• Sit your Elf in a box of prepackaged hot chocolate packages.

Ready to get started on your own Elf on the Shelf hot chocolate gift? Just download the printables and follow the simple instructions. Your kids will love this adorable present from their Elf, and it’s a fun way to get them excited about Christmas. Want to save the post for later. Pin the image below to your Pinterest board.

This post is part of my Christmas Activities collection. You can find all my Holiday & Seasonal Activities here, or head to the Kids Activities resource hub where you’ll find hundreds of fun ideas all in one place.