A Homemade Gift of Snowman's Soup in a Jar

Give you loved ones the gift of snowman's soup to keep them warm on cold days.

When the weather outside is frightful, enjoying a cup of snowman soup will make you feel delightful. Snowman soup is similar to hot cocoa, but it consists of ingredients that give it a richer taste. Snowman soup allows you to give a decorative gift that will not cost a lot of money. After you make the snowman soup mix, do not forget to include the instructions so that the recipient can enjoy the soup properly.

Things You'll Need

• Mesh strainer
• Large bowl
• 5 cups powdered milk
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
• Spoon
• Canning jar with lid and screw ring
• Mini marshmallows
• Chocolate chips
• Decorative ribbon
• Candy cane
• Gift tag

Instructions

1. Sit a mesh strainer over a large bowl.

2. Pour 5 cups of powdered milk, 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3/4 cups cocoa powder and 3/4 cup of powdered non-dairy creamer into the mesh strainer. Break up any lumps with a spoon.

3. Stir the ingredients with a spoon to mix them well.

4. Fill a canning jar 3/4 of the way full with the mixture.

5. Add a layer of mini marshmallows and chocolate chips to the top of the mixture.

6. Seal the jar with a lid and screw ring. Tie a piece of ribbon around a candy cane, and then tie the candy cane around the jar.

7. Write the instructions for the soup on the back of a gift tag. The instructions will state that the recipient will need to add three heaping spoonfuls of snowman soup to a glass of boiling water. Stir the soup with the candy cane and enjoy. Tie the gift tag around the jar with decorative ribbon.

Tips & Warnings

• Replace the chocolate chips with colorful chocolate candy pieces.

• Pair the jar of snowman soup with a decorative mug.

• Include a snowman poem on the front of a gift tag to make the gift even more personalized.

• Always clean and dry the canning jar thoroughly before you add the snowman soup ingredients to remove any dirt and moisture.

References

• Food: Snowman Soup Mix in a Jar Recipe
• Homemade Gifts Made Easy: Snowman Soup Recipe with Poem and Printable Gift Tag
• Broad Talk Radio: Ideas for the Holiday: Snowman Soup Recipe