A Present From Peru
Here’s how to make a drink that kids in Peru enjoy on chilly days! But this is more than a recipe — it’s like a craft, recipe AND gift idea all in one! You will decorate a jar, add the dry ingredients for the recipe, and then give it to someone who likes hot chocolate!
Pro Tip
Secondhand thrift stores usually have jars you could reuse for this craft!
Step 1
Decorate: Use ribbon, washi tape and/or other supplies you have around your house to decorate a medium canning jar. You could research Peruvian-style clothing and colors to get ideas for how to decorate it.
Step 2
Add ingredients: Neatly pour ½ c. unsweetened cocoa powder into the jar, followed by ½ c. sugar. Then slide one or two cinnamon sticks into the jar along the side.* Next, neatly add 1 tsp. ground cloves to the jar, followed by ¼ tsp. salt. If there's space left between the top layer and the top of the jar, fill it with marshmallows or chocolate chips. Put on the lid.
* Instead of cinnamon sticks, you can use 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, added on top of the salt.
Step 3
Write out the recipe: Make a little card out of thick paper or cardstock. On the front, write “Peruvian hot chocolate recipe.” Inside, write these directions:
- Pour the contents of this jar into a medium saucepan. Whisk them together. Slowly add 3 c. water to the pan.
- Place saucepan over medium high heat and whisk until the cocoa and sugar dissolve. Bring to a soft boil.
- Slowly whisk in 1-2 c. milk and reheat gently.
Step 4
Personalize: If you’d like, include a personal note on the back of your card. Maybe write something like: “Dear Green family, Compassion-sponsored kids in Peru love this hot chocolate. Here are the dry ingredients you need to make your own!” Or keep it simple with the classic “To _______ From ________.”
Step 5
Give: Attach your card to the jar with a ribbon. It’s ready to give as a Christmas gift!
Step 1
Decorate: Use ribbon, washi tape and/or other supplies you have around your house to decorate a medium canning jar. You could research Peruvian-style clothing and colors to get ideas for how to decorate it.
Step 2
Add ingredients: Neatly pour ½ c. unsweetened cocoa powder into the jar, followed by ½ c. sugar. Then slide one or two cinnamon sticks into the jar along the side.* Next, neatly add 1 tsp. ground cloves to the jar, followed by ¼ tsp. salt. If there's space left between the top layer and the top of the jar, fill it with marshmallows or chocolate chips. Put on the lid.
* Instead of cinnamon sticks, you can use 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, added on top of the salt.
Step 3
Write out the recipe: Make a little card out of thick paper or cardstock. On the front, write “Peruvian hot chocolate recipe.” Inside, write these directions:
- Pour the contents of this jar into a medium saucepan. Whisk them together. Slowly add 3 c. water to the pan.
- Place saucepan over medium high heat and whisk until the cocoa and sugar dissolve. Bring to a soft boil.
- Slowly whisk in 1-2 c. milk and reheat gently.
Step 4
Personalize: If you’d like, include a personal note on the back of your card. Maybe write something like: “Dear Green family, Compassion-sponsored kids in Peru love this hot chocolate. Here are the dry ingredients you need to make your own!” Or keep it simple with the classic “To _______ From ________.”
Step 5
Give: Attach your card to the jar with a ribbon. It’s ready to give as a Christmas gift!
Step 1
Decorate: Use ribbon, washi tape and/or other supplies you have around your house to decorate a medium canning jar. You could research Peruvian-style clothing and colors to get ideas for how to decorate it.
Step 2
Add ingredients: Neatly pour ½ c. unsweetened cocoa powder into the jar, followed by ½ c. sugar. Then slide one or two cinnamon sticks into the jar along the side.* Next, neatly add 1 tsp. ground cloves to the jar, followed by ¼ tsp. salt. If there's space left between the top layer and the top of the jar, fill it with marshmallows or chocolate chips. Put on the lid.
* Instead of cinnamon sticks, you can use 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, added on top of the salt.
Step 3
Write out the recipe: Make a little card out of thick paper or cardstock. On the front, write “Peruvian hot chocolate recipe.” Inside, write these directions:
- Pour the contents of this jar into a medium saucepan. Whisk them together. Slowly add 3 c. water to the pan.
- Place saucepan over medium high heat and whisk until the cocoa and sugar dissolve. Bring to a soft boil.
- Slowly whisk in 1-2 c. milk and reheat gently.
Step 4
Personalize: If you’d like, include a personal note on the back of your card. Maybe write something like: “Dear Green family, Compassion-sponsored kids in Peru love this hot chocolate. Here are the dry ingredients you need to make your own!” Or keep it simple with the classic “To _______ From ________.”
Step 5
Give: Attach your card to the jar with a ribbon. It’s ready to give as a Christmas gift!
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