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Hot Chocolate Gift Basket Ideas (What to Put Inside)

A hot chocolate gift basket is easy to build and always welcome: glass mugs, molds for homemade cocoa bombs, a tabletop s'mores maker, a fuzzy throw and a fun pair of holiday mugs.

Updated November 20267 picksBy the Everyday Home Edit team
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Most fun

Tabletop electric s'mores maker

Flameless electric.

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Best mugs

Mfacoy glass coffee mugs, set of 4, 15 oz

Set of 4.

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Best DIY

Lerykin semi sphere silicone molds, 3 pack

3 pack.

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01 Mfacoy glass coffee mugs, set of 4, 15 oz Cocoa lovers Amazon →
02 Lerykin semi sphere silicone molds, 3 pack DIY gifts Amazon →
03 Tabletop electric s'mores maker Family nights Amazon →
04 Pearhead matching Santa and elf mugs Couples Amazon →
05 Faux fur bubble throw blanket, oversized Cozy gifts Amazon →
06 Capresso froth PRO milk frother & hot chocolate maker Cocoa lovers Amazon →
07 Hot cocoa wood block signs, 4 pieces Cocoa bars Amazon →
Best mugs

Mfacoy glass coffee mugs, set of 4, 15 oz

Cocoa lovers

Why it's a great gift

  • Set of 4
  • 15 oz
  • Clear glass

Four clear 15 oz glass mugs that show off layers of cocoa and cream.

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Best DIY

Lerykin semi sphere silicone molds, 3 pack

DIY gifts

Why it's a great gift

  • 3 pack
  • 6 cavities each
  • Silicone

Three 6-cavity silicone sphere molds for making hot cocoa bombs at home.

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Most fun

Tabletop electric s'mores maker

Family nights

Why it's a great gift

  • Flameless electric
  • 4 trays
  • Tabletop

A flameless electric marshmallow roaster with trays for s'mores at the table.

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Pearhead matching Santa and elf mugs

Couples

Why it's a great gift

  • Set of 2
  • Santa and elf
  • Holiday mugs

A matching pair of Santa and elf mugs for couples or roommates.

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Faux fur bubble throw blanket, oversized

Cozy gifts

Why it's a great gift

  • Faux fur
  • Thick and plush
  • Oversized

An oversized fuzzy faux fur throw to tuck into a cocoa night basket.

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Capresso froth PRO milk frother & hot chocolate maker

Cocoa lovers

Why it's a great gift

  • Automatic
  • Hot chocolate and frothed milk
  • Push-button

An automatic frother that heats milk and makes hot chocolate at the push of a button.

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Hot cocoa wood block signs, 4 pieces

Cocoa bars

Why it's a great gift

  • 4 pieces
  • Wood blocks
  • Hot cocoa theme

A 4-piece wooden block sign set that spells out the hot cocoa bar.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you put in a hot chocolate gift basket?

Mugs, cocoa or cocoa bombs, marshmallows, something cozy like a throw, and one fun extra like a s'mores maker.

How do you make hot cocoa bombs for gifts?

Melt chocolate into silicone sphere molds, fill the halves with cocoa mix and mini marshmallows, then seal two halves together.

What is a good hot chocolate gift for a family?

A tabletop s'mores maker with a set of mugs turns the gift into a family night.

Is a hot cocoa basket a good neighbor gift?

Yes. It is easy to scale down to a mug, a cocoa bomb and a tag for neighbors and teachers.

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